Supplier Technologist
Core
Strategic supplier technology management and risk mitigation for semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Supplier Technologist (Strategic)
Builds
Supplier technology readiness, joint development programs, and supply chain resilience for chip and display manufacturing.
Domain
Semiconductor equipment and advanced materials engineering
Required skills
Supplier technology roadmap alignment, TRL assessment, risk identification and mitigation, joint development program leadership, cross-functional stakeholder influence, cost and supply readiness analysis, technical validation of supplier processes, Make vs Buy decision support, IP and JDA negotiation, global supplier engagement.
Preferred skills
Project management, industry certifications.
Technologies
Semiconductor equipment, NPI processes, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
Lead Technical Roadmap Meetings to align supplier development plans and milestones; conduct deep technical assessments of supplier products and processes; drive corrective actions and improvement plans with suppliers; partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to evaluate cost competitiveness and scalability; translate complex technical topics into clear inputs for business decisions and executive reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership.