Substrate sourcing Full Time

About The Business

Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test (TSAT) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing in IC & SMT Packages.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Packaging facility. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

TSAT is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission ‘To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

Responsibilities

1. Substrate Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and local substrate suppliers for BT, FR‑4, ABF and advanced package substrates.
• Drive dual‑sourcing and risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity

Manage supplier RFQs, cost breakdowns, and commercial negotiations in coordination with commercial SCM

2.Technical Evaluation & Qualification

• Lead substrate technical reviews covering:
• Layer count, line/space rules Via structures, surface finish
• Warpage, CTE, Tg, reliability parameters
• Coordinate substrate qualification with NPI, Process Engineering, SQE, and Reliability teams
• Support package‑specific substrate selection (BGA, LFBGA, FC, SiP)

3. NPI & Program Support

• Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring timely substrate readiness
• Participate in design‑to‑manufacturing alignment between substrate suppliers and internal teams
• Track substrate readiness, risks, and action items during development and ramp

4. Supplier Development & Localization

• Drive supplier capability and limitation studies for substrates
• Support localization / India manufacturing initiatives, including feasibility studies for JV, FDI, or local partners
• Work with suppliers on capacity scaling, yield improvement, and cost optimization

Essential Attributes

• Negotiation & Cost Optimization
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with engineering, finance, and operations teams to align procurement with business goals.
• Problem-Solving: Quick resolution of supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and delivery delays.
• Communication: Clear point of view in contract & price discussions, supplier meetings, and executive updates
• Experience in Substrate and material.
• Knowledge of incoterms, customs, logistics, and import/export regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Ariba) and e-sourcing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Semiconductor), Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• CIPS or CPSM will have added advantage

Desired Experience Level

• 3-8 years of experience in Substrate handling & technical capabilities to understand the requirement.