Lead, Product Manager Gas Purification Systems
About The Position
The Role: Our site in San Luis Obispo, California is seeking a Product Manager for Semiconductor Gas Purification Systems to join our team. The Product Manager is responsible for defining, developing, and executing product strategies that enable ultra-high purity gas delivery for semiconductor manufacturing. This role bridges engineering, commercial, and customer-facing functions to deliver differentiated purification solutions that meet stringent process requirements at leading-edge fabs. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical acumen in semiconductor processes and gas handling, combined with business leadership to drive product lifecycle success, from concept through commercialization. Experience managing product lifecycles, leading functional teams, and driving commercial wins to fuel profitable growth is required. With the fast pace of innovations, this candidate must be able to manage multiple, diverse, and complex projects with changing scopes and customer timelines. An ideal candidate must be able to adapt to changing market conditions quickly and often. We expect that the candidate will collaborate, share and be ready to learn in a team that partners closely with its customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (required)
- 5–10+ years of experience in semiconductor, specialty gases, gas delivery systems, or adjacent industries
- Proven product management or product leadership experience
- Experience working with semiconductor fabs or OEM equipment suppliers
- Strong understanding of ultra-high purity (UHP) gas systems and contamination control
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment
- Knowledge of gas purification technologies and materials
- Strategic thinking and roadmap development
- Financial modeling and product P&L management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Define and execute product roadmap for gas purification technologies (e.g., purifier systems, filters, getters, point-of-use solutions).
- Identify market opportunities driven by semiconductor technology inflections (e.g., EUV, advanced nodes, specialty gases).
- Develop value propositions aligned with customer pain points such as contamination control, yield improvement, and cost of ownership.
- Conduct competitive analysis and position products for differentiation.
- Collaborate with key semiconductor customers (fabs, OEMs, tool makers) to understand evolving purity requirements.
- Gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights and translate into product requirements.
- Support strategic account engagements, including technical presentations and roadmap alignment.
- Monitor industry trends (device scaling, materials innovation, sustainability requirements).
- Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, supply chain) to deliver new product introductions (NPI).
- Define product specifications, performance targets, and validation criteria.
- Manage full product lifecycle, including enhancements, cost reduction, and phase-out strategies.
- Manage the customer facing PCN (Product Change Notification) process.
- Ensure compliance with semiconductor standards and safety requirements.
- Partner with sales and marketing to drive revenue growth and market share.
- Develop pricing strategies and business cases for new products.
- Support go-to-market strategies including product launches, training, and collateral development.
- Track product performance (revenue, margins, adoption rates) and adjust strategy accordingly.
- Maintaining product line marketing collateral to support field service and sales personnel.
- Maintain deep understanding of: Gas purification mechanisms (adsorption, catalytic purification, getters, membranes), Contamination sources (moisture, oxygen, hydrocarbons, metallic impurities), Semiconductor process requirements (CVD, ALD, etch, lithography)
- Act as the internal and external subject matter expert (SME) for purification technologies.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting.
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
- Education assistance to support your learning journey.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
