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Corporate Director, Product Unit - Surface Modification

ASMPhoenix, AZFull-time

The Corporate Director will oversee a multidisciplinary team of roughly 25–30 people working across hardware, process development, product support, and product management. This leader will shape the roadmap for surface modification technologies such as pre-clean, post-treatment, and standalone solutions while ensuring programs meet customer, quality, cost, and schedule expectations. The position partners with product, marketing, account, research, and operations leaders to connect technical development with market needs and business priorities. It also involves engaging major semiconductor customers, sponsoring complex cross-functional initiatives, and expanding the organization’s leadership capabilities. This opportunity suits an experienced semiconductor technology executive who combines strategic product vision, commercialization experience, operational discipline, and a strong commitment to developing people.

Requirements

MS or PhD in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field13+ years of semiconductor industry experience, preferably with capital equipmentLeadership background in surface engineering, process technology, CVD, PVD, plasma treatment, or related areasRecord of bringing new technology or product platforms from concept through commercializationExperience managing managers and senior technical teams in global organizationsStrong customer engagement, cross-functional influence, communication, and talent development skills
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About ASM International

Semiconductor wafer processing/deposition equipment supplier with a 40-year Phoenix presence and a major new Scottsdale R&D/manufacturing campus.