Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering (Plasma)

Nordson • Carlsbad, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Nordson Electronics Solutions, a global leader in assembly and advanced packaging stage solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Job Summary The Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering, Plasma will lead the innovation and execution of plasma technology and new product development for Nordson products based in Carlsbad, CA. This role is responsible for contributing to and executing product and technology roadmaps for plasma-based solutions while working closely with customers, commercial teams, and cross-functional engineering partners to deliver on-time, high quality products that meet performance expectations. The Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering, Plasma will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, provide strategic and hands-on technical direction in plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications, and partner globally to strengthen Nordson’s technical leadership and long-term product pipeline.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s University degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Requires strong experience with plasma systems, preferably including RF plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or equivalent deep technical expertise in plasma physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated negotiation, relationship management, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain high-level relationships with end customers, strategic partners, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic and critical thinking abilities, strong analytical skills, and financial acumen.
• Proven leadership skills including team building, collaboration, accountability, strategic thinking, innovative thinking, and talent development.
• Strong decision-making skills in response to high-pressure customer, product, or technical situations.
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan sequence of events, assess critical path, manage risks, and actively develop mitigations.
• Ability to manage effectively at all levels, communicate a clear and compelling technical vision, and influence others to support timely achievement of initiatives and goals.
• Global leader with ability to engage and develop talent across multiple countries, functions, and team settings.
• Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Author speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Effectively present complex information to top management, executives and public groups
• Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory
• Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS).
• Understanding of semiconductor process control, DOE, SPC, and yield optimization.
• Familiarity with diagnostics tools (Langmuir probes, spectroscopy, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of plasma physics, RF power delivery and vacuum chamber design

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs new product development activities for plasma technology, systems, and related hardware platforms.
• Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans, product roadmaps, and technology objectives for plasma-based products.
• Leads a technical team responsible for plasma systems, vacuum processing, chamber design, diagnostics, and semiconductor manufacturing applications.
• Participates in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Ensures budgets, schedules, technical deliverables, and product development milestones meet corporate and business requirements.
• Regularly interacts with executives, senior managers, commercial teams, and major customers to promote and demonstrate Nordson’s technical capability as a plasma subject matter leader.
• Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through managers, technical leads, and senior individual contributors.
• Coordinates system-level analysis of interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, RF power delivery, software, firmware, vacuum, and process subsystems.
• Leads root cause analysis, failure analysis, and product performance improvement efforts for complex and highly visible customer or product issues.
• Coordinates with growth, strategy, and product teams to maintain a healthy product development pipeline and identify opportunities for plasma technology innovation.
• Participates in the development and strategy of patent applications and supports intellectual property generation for plasma products and processes.
• Maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art plasma principles, semiconductor process requirements, and related technology trends; may contribute to scientific literature, conferences, or customer-facing technical forums.
• Mentors, coaches, and develops engineering talent while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• May coordinate interdepartmental and global research or development efforts, including customer requested specials and system modifications.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Benefits

• We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more.
• We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior