Minimum of 5 years experience in PVD/PACDV or surface treatment technologies.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline (graduate degree may substitute experience).
Ability and experience in project planning to support products and customers' needs.
Broad R&D; and commercialization experience from concept to product launch.
Strong PVD and PACVD process knowledge.
Proficient in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.
Familiarity with SEM, EDX, hardness testing equipment, profilometry.
Ability to interpret technical drawings; experience with Inventor beneficial.
Self‑driven with strong communication and presentation skills.
Project management experience.
Strong collaboration across cross‑functional teams.
SAP – order entry and tracking.
Salesforce – opportunity sampling.
Inventor – fixture design.
ProPlan – project and time management.
Laboratory tools – SEM, EDX, hardness testers, adhesion testing, profilometry.
Ability to understand and interpret technical requirements (i.e., technical drawings, prints, etc.).
Effective verbal /writing skills and strong presentation skills.
Good communication with many different people with many different backgrounds and education levels.
Proficiency working with MS Office is required.
Travel up to 20% (US, Taiwan, Japan, Europe). Oerlikon sites, customer support, and trade shows.
Semiconductor industry experience preferred.
In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.