Technical Sr Director, Chemistry Delivery Solutions

Hayward Corporate•Hayward, CA

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About The Position

The Sr. Director, Technology drives technology strategy, product roadmaps, and customer engagement for chemistry solutions supporting semiconductor deposition and removal processes. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and key customers to accelerate growth, expand market share, and deliver innovative solutions. It leads product development initiatives, prioritizes technology investments, and aligns roadmaps with customer and market requirements. Through strategic account engagement, competitive analysis, and co-innovation partnerships, the Sr. Director advances new product commercialization, speeds time-to-market, and strengthens the company’s competitive position and profitability. The position is based in Hayward, California. The expected base-pay range at commencement is $223,800 to $260,000 per year. Total compensation may include variable pay and discretionary awards, along with medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off such as PTO and parental leave. The company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related discipline.
15 or more years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, and wet-process technologies.
Demonstrated success managing R&D and product-development programs.
Experience leading multifunctional teams that include Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.
Experience working directly with the semiconductor ecosystem on ALD, ALE, and related deposition and removal processes.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Executive presence and customer-facing leadership.
Expertise in product and technology commercialization.
Data-driven decision-making capability.
Ability to execute in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute product strategies to achieve revenue, margin, and market-share growth.
Engage strategic accounts and develop co-innovation partnerships.
Establish value propositions and drive value capture and margin expansion.
Assess the competitive landscape, industry trends, and emerging technologies to guide decisions.
Support major business-development initiatives and new-customer acquisition.
Drive strategic account penetration and content-expansion opportunities.
Lead product-roadmap development aligned with customer technology inflections and market requirements.
Lead new product development (NPD), new product introduction (NPI), and new product transfer (NPT) programs.
Prioritize investments in new technologies, capabilities, and innovation initiatives.
Drive speed-to-market and qualification success for strategic programs.