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India
Hybrid
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Supplier Technologist - Technical PM IV based in India.
We are seeking an experienced technical leader to drive supplier technology strategy and development within the semiconductor equipment and advanced manufacturing industry. In this role, you will evaluate supplier capabilities, shape technology roadmaps, and ensure supplier solutions meet demanding requirements for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. You will act as a key technical partner to strategic suppliers, leading collaboration and joint development initiatives from early concepts through qualification. Working across engineering, quality, operations, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, you will identify technology gaps, mitigate risks, and improve sourcing readiness. Your work will directly support cost optimization, supply resilience, successful technology qualification, and faster time to market. This position combines deep technical expertise, strategic supplier engagement, and cross-functional leadership in a global environment.
Develop and align supplier technology strategies and roadmaps with product requirements, business priorities, and long-term technology objectives.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, including technology readiness levels (TRL), manufacturing maturity, scalability, and long-term viability.
Identify technology gaps, single-source dependencies, and supply risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary technical interface for strategic suppliers and lead Technical Roadmap Meetings to align development plans, milestones, and product requirements.
Drive joint development programs from concept through technology qualification, collaborating with engineering, quality and reliability, operations, and manufacturing teams.
Conduct in-depth technical assessments of supplier products and processes, validating design robustness, quality systems, and process controls.
Assess risks related to yield, reliability, and scaling to volume production, and lead supplier corrective actions and improvement plans.
Ensure supplier technologies meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost expectations.
Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to evaluate cost competitiveness, total cost of ownership, supplier capacity, and scalability.
Assess supplier readiness for volume ramp-up, stable yield, and long-term supply assurance.
Provide technical recommendations for make-versus-buy decisions, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing activities.
Support strategic partnerships, including joint development agreements, intellectual property definition and protection, and strategic investment initiatives.
Translate complex technical topics into clear recommendations for business decisions and executive reviews, influencing stakeholders across engineering, supply chain, and product management.
Monitor key outcomes, including supplier technology readiness, cost optimization, risk reduction, qualification success, time-to-market improvements, and supplier performance in quality, delivery, and scalability.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related discipline.
10–15 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry, advanced manufacturing, supplier development, and/or technology engineering.
Project management experience or relevant industry certifications are preferred.
Experience working with global suppliers, cross-functional teams, and new product development (NPI) processes.
Strong understanding of supplier technology assessment, manufacturing maturity, production scalability, and technology risk management.
Proven technical leadership, strategic thinking, and sound decision-making abilities.
Strong supplier collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating technical and supply chain risks.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must be an Indian citizen with a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally, including to Asia, Singapore, China, and the United States.
Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.
Flexibility to work from home or an office environment and collaborate across multiple time zones as required.
Full-time employment.
Flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work from home or the office.
A supportive work environment focused on professional development, continuous learning, and career growth.
Employee health and well-being programs and support.
International collaboration and exposure to global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Relocation is not available for this position.