Head of New Product Introduction (NPI) for Gases and Equipment

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Location:

The Head of New Product Introduction (NPI) for Gases and Equipment is an on-site based role located at one of our facilities in, Tempe or Chandler, AZ, Allentown or Tamaqua, PA, or Austin, TX with travel required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

The Head of New Product Introduction (NPI) role is focused on the selection, execution, and commercial launch of new product offerings within our Specialty Gases and Delivery Systems businesses.  The position within has primary responsibility for the NPI process and projects, orchestrating multiple business functions to execute the development of new products, which may include new molecules, new manufacturing technologies, new chemical delivery equipment, and new technological capabilities.

The main focus will be directly leading NPI project execution teams to ensure successful completion of projects, resulting in a new commercial offering.  Additional responsibilities include management of the overall project portfolio and stage-gate process, leading gate reviews, conducting technical reviews with customers, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of semiconductor industry roadmaps and technology evolution.  To execute projects, this role is expected to coordinate multiple functions, such as R&D, engineering, supply chain, sales, etc. into cohesive and efficient project teams, adapting to changing market conditions and project maturity stage.  Planning and execution of project-related CapEx and intellectual property strategies are also in scope.  Further, this role will work closely with commercial functions to help develop customer engagement strategies and go-to-market approaches.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in chemistry, physics, materials science, or chemical or electrical engineering or related degree and 8+ years of experience in product development or management, research & development, marketing, or project management within the semiconductor fabrication, fab equipment or electronics materials industries with 2+ years’ experience with new product development

OR

• MS in chemistry, physics, materials science, or chemical or electrical engineering or related degree and 6+ years of experience in product development or management, research & development, marketing, or project management within the semiconductor fabrication, fab equipment or electronics materials industries with 2+ years’ experience with new product development
• 10% International and Domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, or chemical or electrical engineering
• Experience with customer/external engagement and communication.
• Experience managing IP (e.g. patents, trade secrets)
• Experience executing research or technology development projects.
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, especially plasma etching

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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