Planning Engineer (8001)
TSMCPlanning Engineer (8001) Overview of Role We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer with strong semiconductor industry experience to support demand forecasting, capacity planning, fab utilization, order fulfillment, and business analysis. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Taiwan to align customer demand with available capacity and support key business decisions. Responsibilities Lead demand forecasting by analyzing customer forecasts, market intelligence, historical ordering trends, backlog, and product demand drivers. Identify and address demand-related risks, forecast gaps, and supply constraints in a timely manner. Support short-term and long-term capacity planning, including capacity allocation, availability, and utilization analysis. Track and manage order fulfillment, capacity commitments, shipment status, and customer delivery requirements. Support fab utilization optimization through loading analysis, scenario planning, and supply-demand balancing. Resolve demand, loading, fulfillment, and capacity issues in partnership with cross-functional teams. Track tape-out forecasts, NPI activities, and new business opportunities to support future capacity and revenue planning. Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and business analysis for management reviews. Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and global teams in the U.S. and Taiwan. Support process improvement initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 1–6 years of hands-on experience orchestrating demand/capacity planning, supply chain workflows, or enterprise customer operations within the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing sector. Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, IC products, foundry/fab operations, and market trends. Experience with demand forecasting, capacity planning, order fulfillment, supply-demand balancing, and reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; Access is a plus. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a foundry, fabless IC, IDM, OSAT, or electronics manufacturing environment. Familiarity with semiconductor planning terms such as wafer starts, fab loading, cycle time, capacity allocation, tape-out, NPI, NTO, backlog, and revenue commits. Experience with ERP, planning, or analytics tools such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar systems. Company Description Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) has been a pioneer in the semiconductor foundry industry since 1987. Now, join TSMC North America, one of TSMC’s dedicated regional sales and services organizations, where we collaborate with customers to achieve silicon success through cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. Be part of our exciting team and embark on a transformative career with one of the industry’s leading innovators. With locations in San Jose, CA; Boston, MA; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; and Washington D.C., our team thrives in areas such as Account Management, Technical Customer Support, Business Operations, and more. At TSMC North America, we prioritize employee growth by offering robust training and career development opportunities. Join us to become part of a group dedicated to excellence and contribute to shaping industry-leading innovations. TSMC Core Values At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make comm…