Supplier Technologist
Core
Evaluating and qualifying supplier technologies for semiconductor equipment manufacturing, managing technical roadmaps, and mitigating supply risks.
Role type
Senior Supplier Technologist (Semiconductor Equipment)
Builds
Supplier qualification programs, joint development plans, and supply chain readiness for chip manufacturing equipment.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Advanced materials engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technology readiness level (TRL) assessment, Manufacturing maturity evaluation, Scalability analysis, Risk identification and mitigation, Cross-functional leadership, Technical roadmap alignment, Cost optimization, Supplier performance validation, Make vs Buy analysis, Intellectual Property strategy
Preferred skills
Project management, New product development (NPI) experience, Global supplier management, Joint Development Agreement (JDA) negotiation
Technologies
Semiconductor equipment, Advanced manufacturing 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 joint development programs from concept to qualification phase, Partner with Supply Chain and Sourcing teams to evaluate cost competitiveness and capacity, Validate design robustness, quality systems, and process controls, Translate complex technical topics into clear inputs for business decisions and executive reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence