Product Manager - Wafer Level Packaging

Element Solutions Inc • West Haven, CT

74d • $92,402 - $138,604

About The Position

The candidate will be responsible for driving the growth for MacDermid Alpha’s Wafer Level Packaging Product line for plating chemistries through the identification of global and regional market needs, regional product positioning, new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NPI). The position will support global Line of Business (LOB) strategies and will be a key participant in strategy development. This position also requires cultivation of existing customer relationships and internal partners to develop profitable strategic connections with existing and potential customers. Further emphasis will focus on leveraging the broader ESI organization as needed and work collaboratively across groups to form internal synergies to grow business at key customers.

Requirements

• Strong preference for at least 5 years of industry experience.
• Strong preference for at least 2 years of commercial (sales and/or marketing) experience at a materials/equipment in the semiconductor industry or a closely related industry.
• Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Metallurgy, Engineering or a relevant field.
• Advanced technical degree or MBA a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of customers' processes and the way products are utilized.
• Excellent organization and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to motivate customers, staff, and executives inside and outside the organization, through letters, presentations, and project proposals.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in developing marketing strategies to include new product need, quantifying value in use, business case creation, project and product portfolio management and product pricing.
• Drive Voice of Customer (VoC) initiatives to gather actionable insights and translate customer needs into product requirements and innovation opportunities.
• Champion a customer-first mindset by applying urgency and responsiveness to meet evolving market demands.
• Collaborate with local and regional sales teams to craft and implement strategic account plans that drive product adoption and revenue growth.
• Partner with the local and regional Sales Team, Technical Service and R&D to develop internal technical product roadmaps.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute product promotion campaigns and ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Work closely with internal partners in manufacturing, quality and R&D to address areas for efficiencies, cost improvements and NPD.
• Assist in the creation, validation, and refinement of customer product specifications to ensure alignment with performance and quality standards.
• Develop consultative working relationships with multi-level decision-makers at key customers.
• Support marketing communications efforts for website content, tradeshows, advertisements and brochures.
• Conduct regular customer visits to maintain strong relationships, gather feedback, and identify unmet needs.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing with other ESI businesses.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and professional events to enhance brand visibility.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customer engagement, market research, and cross-regional collaboration.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth.
• Competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan).
• Benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
• Innovative work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees