Technical Director, Advanced Packaging

 

Job's mission

Technical Director for Samsung account is a strategic business and technology leader, core to the long-term success of ASM’s business at Samsung Electronics.

With deep expertise in semiconductor technology and a particular emphasis on advanced packaging, the preferred candidate will build influential customer relationships. 

The Technology Director will lead service, support, and process engineering teams globally to deliver targeted, high-performance solutions, coordinating with ASM’s worldwide technology resources.

 

What you will be working on

• Manage Samsung account globally in terms of technology issues with customer service focus, regarding all ASM products and services.
• Build strong technical relationships with customers and related stakeholders.
• Understand customer’s advanced packaging roadmap and align product strengths and competitive insights with account strategy.
• Monitor closely the program progress and potential issues. Adjust strategies as needed.
• Align with BU on progress and issues to develop follow-up plan
• Anticipate future advanced packaging needs and foster long-term innovation and partnership with the customers.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the relevance of technical information used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure communication vehicles, e.g. telephone, email, and presentation, etc. are able to facilitate efficient and consistent customer follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement of the customer experience through team, process and support tool development.
• Build strong cross-functional and matrixed relationships and collaborate with Product Marketing, Product Development, Service Engineering, and others to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Drive projects across multiple customer sites that secure business and build trust in ASM’s capabilities. Coordinate management reviews and alignment.
• Win customer trust as technical expert/leader

 

What we are looking for

• At least +15 years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, working with Samsung Process Development Team is preferred
• Specific focus on Deposition system in Semiconductor Field is a must have. (advanced packaging development experience is a plus)
• Knowledge of Thin film /Diffusion deposition systems
• in Engineering discipline is preferred/ MS in Engineering or above. (PhD preferred)
• Good communication skill with customer R&D, Manufacturing & Purchasing with understanding of technology and the Products.
• Good internal communication and reporting skill in English
• Keep interest in new technology in semiconductor device manufacturing

 

What sets you apart

Leadership Capabilities

• Results Orientation – with a strong drive to improve business results, an ability to make decisions, and a desire to execute flawlessly. High energy is critical with a willingness to “roll up the sleeves” and get the job done.
• Business Acumen – including an understanding of business strategies, competitive challenges and the financial impact of business decisions. Strategic thinking and decision-making skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a customer-focused mind-set are essential.
• Building Partnership – Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships. Ensure that the organization understands and is responsive to the needs of the business.
• Strong communicator - Properly communicates at all levels of customer’s organization to deepen the business to business relationship for ASM
• A strong strategic thinker with the discipline of operational excellence
• A great coach and developer of talent. The ability to build a strong selling culture, organization and support structure
• An experienced commercial thinker that can accurately understand the business landscape including customers, brand owners and competitors to develop effective tactics for short term commercial offers and long term strategic alignment with the customer
• Problem Solving: Creative problem solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Culture Fit & Impact

• 'Never give up' mind set 
• A positive, can-do attitude; strong drive for achievement; hands-on and results orientation
• High integrity, unquestionable business values and ethics
• Excellent communication skills (including presentation skills).
• Proven leadership and motivation skills to revitalize a winning sales & operational team.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills in a fast, ethical and result-oriented environment.