About the role

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This is an Applications Development Manager role at a semiconductor company, leading a global team of applications engineers. The manager will drive customer technical support, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence product roadmaps. The role requires a technical degree and 6-8 years of semiconductor industry experience.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a global team of applications engineers, ensuring effective resource allocation and delivery of worldwide customer technical support activities (field evaluations, escalations, customer demos, new tool penetrations and use case adoption).
Collaborate with cross-functional internal stakeholders (Marketing, Engineering, Algorithm, Software, Manufacturing) and represent Voice of Applications to drive product roadmaps
Plan, execute, and oversee PLC (product lifecycle phases); focusing on applications characterization requirements and continuous improvement of solutions.
Partner closely with field business units to understand customer needs, translate technical requirements, and align applications strategy with strategic goals.
Drive adoption of new products and features by developing and disseminating use cases, conducting customer workshops, and demonstrating tool capabilities to increase penetration and business impact
Mentor and train engineers to strengthen technical expertise, project management skills, and foster a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's/ Master's/ Ph.D Degree in Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, or a related field, with 6–8 years of technical experience in the semiconductor industry.
Strong background in semiconductor processes, with expertise in inspection, metrology, or process tools within applications engineering.
Familiarity with the semiconductor ecosystem, coupled with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proven experience managing cross‑departmental collaboration and complex, global implementation projects, including direct engagement with product divisions and customers.
Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional teams, driving product adoption, and influencing product development strategies.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of customer engagement through workshops, demos, and technical support.
Ability to foster innovation, build high‑performance teams, and balance technical depth with business strategy.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.