Process Team Leader – Automation, Backend, Test & SPCM

About the role

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Process Team Leader to oversee Backend, Test and SPCM areas while also acting as a Process Automation Engineer/Scientist. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, driving automation initiatives and ensuring high‑quality production processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of technicians, engineers and scientists in Backend, Test and SPCM.
• Provide technical expertise in automation, design experiments, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain and optimise automated process control mechanisms.
• Participate in equipment selection, acquisition and qualification.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodology to continuous‑improvement projects.
• Manage project timelines, performance indicators and team performance reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (automated manufacturing, electrical or related).
• Experience in project and team management, preferably in microelectronics manufacturing.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to mentor staff.
• Fluent in French and English for technical and international communication.

Required skills

• Automation process development and support.
• Lean/Six Sigma methodology (green‑belt is an asset).
• Statistical Process Control.
• Knowledge of Assembly, Backend, Test and SPCM processes.
• Project management and experimental design.