Advanced Commercialization Engineer IV (ACE Engineer IV)
Core
Senior technical authority driving early commercialization of first-in-world semiconductor equipment by shaping architecture, manufacturability, cost intent, and supply readiness before design lock.
Role type
Senior IC advanced commercialization engineer (semiconductor equipment)
Builds
Next-generation semiconductor chips and advanced display equipment
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials science
Required skills
Systems-level problem solving, Design for Excellence (DFx) leadership, supplier co-development, should-cost analysis, virtual analysis (VA), Master Layout (MLO) strategy, risk mitigation, technical program leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Mechanical and/or electrical engineering expertise, manufacturing process knowledge, cross-functional influence
Technologies
Virtual Analysis tools, Master Layout strategies, supplier trial frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead front-end commercialization engineering engagement during concept and early design phases; Provide advanced Design for Excellence (DFx) leadership to drive early design decisions; Engage suppliers as key technical partners for co-development and capability assessments; Act as a technical co-owner of product definition challenging architecture and material selection; Apply should-cost principles to identify and eliminate cost risk; Define and drive the Master Layout (MLO) strategy; Execute Virtual Analysis (VA) using partial models; Analyze complex mechanical and electrical designs to ensure producibility; Identify and mitigate commercialization risks; Influence manufacturing and sourcing strategies; Participate in and lead design reviews; Drive engineering build and ELS learning cycles; Lead proactive elimination of design and producibility risks; Mentor less-experienced engineers; Develop and drive technical execution plans for DFx workstreams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC