Steve James
About Steve James
Steve James serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at onsemi, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, he has previously held leadership roles at companies such as Maxim Integrated, Texas Instruments, and Tesla.
Work at Onsemi
Steve James has served as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Onsemi since 2023. He is based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. In this role, he oversees manufacturing operations, focusing on enhancing efficiency and operational effectiveness within the semiconductor sector.
Previous Experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Prior to his current position, Steve James held several significant roles in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Maxim Integrated as VP of Wafer Fab Operations from 2012 to 2015. He also served as Senior VP of Manufacturing Operations at Tesla's Gigafactory 2 from 2015 to 2017 and as Vice President of Wafer Fab Operations at Infineon Technologies from 2018 to 2022.
Expertise in Manufacturing Operations
Steve James possesses expertise in lean transformation and cost reduction strategies within semiconductor manufacturing operations. He has a comprehensive understanding of wafer fab and wafer sort processes, particularly in analog, flash, and MCU technologies. His experience includes managing global manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Education and Background
Steve James studied at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Semiconductor Device Physics and Analog Circuit Design in 1983. His educational background supports his extensive career in semiconductor manufacturing and engineering.
Board Membership at VueReal Inc.
Since 2022, Steve James has been a member of the Board of Advisors at VueReal Inc. in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His role involves providing strategic guidance and insights based on his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry.