Role Responsibilities
Act as the primary customer-facing technical lead, independently driving high-visibility support for global fab operations and resolving complex equipment and process issues
Lead cross-functional technical programs across multiple tools or process areas, taking ownership to align scope, milestones, risks, and priorities with customer manufacturing needs
Translate customer technical and operational needs into clear execution plans, roadmaps, and prioritized actions, working collaboratively across engineering, account, and business unit teams
Translate technical outcomes into measurable customer value, including yield improvement, uptime, cycle time reduction, and cost-of-ownership (CoO)
Own end-to-end program governance, independently defining success metrics, decision frameworks, risk management plans, and executive-level updates
Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and escalations across tools, processes, and organizations with minimal supervision
Work collaboratively across engineering, account, and business unit teams to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and deliver integrated solutions
Partner closely with customer teams as an extension of their organization, demonstrating accountability, ownership, and trust through transparent and collaborative execution
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, equipment engineering, or fab operations
Demonstrated ability to operate as an independent contributor, owning technical programs or cross-functional initiatives in customer-facing or on-site roles
Solid understanding of fab operations, qualification flows, and manufacturing constraints in high-volume or advanced-node environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive decisions independently
Proven effectiveness working in a matrix environment, balancing autonomy with strong teamwork and collaboration
Comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, operations, and business, including prioritization, escalation management, and value discussions
Proficient in presentation development and data visualization, including tools such as PowerPoint, Power BI, and Tableau
Work Location
Based in Boise, Idaho, with regular interaction across fab, account, and corporate teams
Willing to travel quarterly for customer meetings
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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