Regional Sales Manager, Industrial X-ray (Semiconductor sector)

Comet•San Jose, CA

23h•Remote

About The Position

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our Industrial X-Ray Systems division as a Regional Sales Manager, Industrial X-Ray (Semiconductor sector). This role may be remote-based, but has a preference for proximity to major US semiconductor regions. For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world. We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. As part of the Industrial X-Ray Systems (IXS) division, our Comet Yxlon brand delivers advanced industrial X-ray and CT solutions for reliable non-destructive testing, analysis and quality assurance in semiconductor, electronics, automotive and other high-tech industries. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced sales professional to drive growth for industrial X-ray / CT capital equipment in the semiconductor market. This role focuses on semiconductor fabrication, wafer, chips, glass panel, and device inspection applications, with a strong emphasis on metrology, process control, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate brings an established network within the U.S. semiconductor industry ( up to C-Level), a strong understanding of fab environments, processes and experience selling technical capital equipment to customers such as foundries, IDMs, OSATs, R&D centers, University´s and fabless semiconductor companies.

Requirements

Proven sales experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably with capital equipment, inspection systems, metrology tools, industrial X-ray, or CT technology.
Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication, wafer processing, chip/device inspection, quality control, and metrology applications.
Established contacts within the U.S. semiconductor fab, foundry, IDM, OSAT, or related customer base.
Ability to sell complex technical solutions and communicate value to engineering, quality, operations, and executive stakeholders.
Experience with contract negotiations, pricing, quotations, CRM tools, and sales forecasting.
Professional-level communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

Drive sales of industrial X-ray / CT inspection and metrology equipment to semiconductor customers.
Develop and manage relationships with key decision-makers at semiconductor fabs and related accounts.
Apply knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, wafer inspection, chip inspection, metrology, and process control to position technical solutions effectively.
Translate complex technical advantages into clear business value for customers.
Develop regional sales strategies, pricing approaches, forecasts, and account plans.
Lead contract, pricing, and quotation discussions for capital equipment sales.
Monitor semiconductor market trends, customer investment cycles, and competitive activity.
Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, visit reports, and pipeline updates.
Represent the company at industry events, trade fairs, and customer meetings.
Provide product and application support in collaboration with technical teams.