Senior Director, Corporate Development
About The Position
The Senior Director of Corporate Development (M&A) leads inorganic growth strategy and execution for a global semiconductor equipment company. This role is responsible for identifying and acquiring technologies, product lines, and capabilities that strengthen the company’s position across wafer fabrication, process control, advanced packaging, and next-generation manufacturing ecosystems. This leader partners closely with product line management, R&D/engineering, operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to evaluate and execute acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that advance innovation, accelerate roadmap objectives, and expand the company’s portfolio across key inflection points (EUV, HBM, nanosheet/GAA, advanced deposition/etch, backside power delivery, etc)
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, strategy, investment banking (semiconductor/industrial tech), or private equity
- Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing or equipment: o Deposition, etch, lithography, metrology/inspection, wafer handling, factory automation o Process integration and device scaling trends o Materials science, vacuum systems, controls, robotics, or semiconductor analytics
- Proven track record leading complex technology M&A transactions end-to-end
- Strong financial modeling skills including capital equipment economics and service annuity models
- Experience navigating regulatory reviews (CFIUS, export controls, dual-use tech implications)
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence CFO, CPO, and BU leadership
- Skilled at bridging engineering, product, operations, and finance perspectives
- Ability to distill complex technical assessments into strategic business decisions
- Comfortable leading in highly technical and global environments
- Experience managing sensitive IP-heavy deals with confidentiality
- Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Materials, or similar) strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced technical degree beneficial but not required
Responsibilities
- Semiconductor M&A Strategy & Market Intelligence
- Deal Assessment: Technology, Product & Operational Evaluation
- Transaction Execution
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI) for Semiconductor Equipment
- Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
