Director, Supplier Engineering (Korea Site Lead) at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Seoul, , South Korea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Engineering, Technical Leadership, Supplier Relationship Management, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Korean Language Proficiency, Executive Presentation

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: As an experienced technical leader, you will be responsible for driving engineering engagement with AMD's Korea-based suppliers. In this role, you will be the primary technical liaison between AMD and its Korea supplier base, ensuring that materials and components meet AMD's stringent requirements for performance, power, yield, and reliability. This is a high-impact, externally facing position that requires a seasoned professional capable of influencing at both the engineering and executive levels within supplier organizations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as AMD's principal technical representative for all engineering interactions with Korea-based suppliers. Lead structured technical discussions with supplier engineering teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues affecting materials and product quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure suppliers consistently meet AMD's performance, power efficiency, yield, and reliability specifications. Manage escalations related to supplier technical issues, coordinating timely resolution while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Represent AMD's technical interests in supplier reviews, audits, and joint development activities. PREFERRED EXPERIENCES: Extensive years of experience in semiconductor, materials, or related technical fields, with direct experience working with Korea-based suppliers or supplier customers. Proven track record of identifying and resolving complex technical issues in supplier deliverables (e.g., substrates, advanced packaging materials, chemicals, or related components). Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly to both engineering and executive audiences. Proficiency in Korean is highly desirable for engaging with Korea-based suppliers ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. LOCATION: Seoul, Korea #LI-CC6 #LI-HYBIRD Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical liaison between AMD and its Korea-based suppliers to ensure materials meet performance, power, and reliability standards. Lead technical discussions and manage escalations to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.