Senior Director, Key Account Technology
The Senior Director position is located in Hillsboro, OR or Dallas, TX and oversees strategies and initiatives to achieve the business objectives of HTA's Semiconductor Equipment Division (SED) related to sales of Reactive Ion Etch (RIE or Plasma Etch) equipment to the semiconductor industry. The position will engage the customer, global stakeholders at Hitachi High-Tech (in both Kasado and Tokyo), as well as intra-HTA departments to provide strategic direction and leadership of the key accounts, process engineering teams, demo operations, and / or various associated programs.
Responsibilities include :
- Overseeing and providing strategic direction and leadership for SED in all aspects of the business.
- Engaging and understanding a broad range of activities across various departments in the business development group.
- Overseeing and managing multiple teams and various projects to support account activities.
- Developing new business opportunities associated with the key accounts.
- Providing input into R&D, product development, process development and demonstrations, commercial elements, production and service capabilities.
- Developing plans and budgets for additional internal personnel and capital resources.
- Planning budget proposals for revenue and profit regarding the business of SED.
- An expert level of hardware and software knowledge of Hitachi's tools and products is required.
- Ability to manage ECN's, CIP's, Safety and Compliance issues, RUNDA's, WW VF support and EOL implementation.
- Acts as a single point of contact accountable for resolving customer issues.
- Utilizes knowledge of the company's solutions, products, and services to provide informed decisions.
- Ability to work within a matrix environment.
Education, Licenses, and / or Certification Requirements :
BS, MS, or PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.Experience and Travel Requirements :
PhD with 12+ years of relevant work experience; or MS with 15+ years of relevant work experience; or BS with 17+ years of relevant work experience. Plasma Etch Process Experience and / or semiconductor processing preferred.Possible travel to Japan for training or customer sites worldwide as needed. The employee must be willing to travel to Japan for specific meetings and / or projects as necessary.Skills and Abilities Requirements :
Advanced understanding and experience with dry etch / RIE and plasma science.Familiarity with a variety of metrology and characterization methods used in the semiconductor industry.Strong engineering analytical / problem solving skills.Strong organization skills and demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities.Demonstrated strong work ethic and self-motivated with the ability to focus on both accuracy and output.Excellent teamwork and both verbal and written communication skills.Professionally represents the company to the customer.Maintains an attitude of "Safety First!" and proactively protects IP / confidentiality.Ability to work overtime, shift work, and / or flexible schedule as needed.Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)