Business Development Manager – Electronics (Vespel®)

E I du Pont de Nemours and Company

$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in business development, technical sales, or application engineering in semiconductor equipment, advanced materials, or engineered plastics.
  • Ability to influence OEM specifications and foster application-driven growth.
  • Strong technical and commercial knowledge, adept at converting engineering obstacles into business prospects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or related) preferred.
  • Experience with semiconductor OEMs and fabs is a plus.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor processes like Etch, Deposition, CMP, and Testing.
  • Experience with complex value chains including distributors and manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new semiconductor equipment applications.
  • Manage a pipeline of specification-driven opportunities across OEMs and fabs.
  • Engage early in design processes to influence material choices.
  • Transform complex process issues into valuable solutions.
  • Build strong partnerships with engineering, design, and supply chain teams.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to validate applications and enhance customer value.
  • Drive adoption across the value chain, from OEMs to distribution partners.

Benefits

  • Work with a leading high-performance materials brand (Vespel®).
  • Impact the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies.
  • Enjoy a role with high visibility directly affecting growth strategy.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and commercialization.
Full Job Description

Role Overview

DuPont is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth of DuPont™ Vespel® within the semiconductor industry. This role focuses on influencing early design specifications, building OEM relationships, and advancing application-led solutions across wafer fabrication, testing, and advanced packaging environments.

You will work closely with semiconductor equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fabs, and ecosystem partners to position Vespel® as a critical, performance-enabling material in next-generation semiconductor processes.

Location: Remote (Preferred: OR, CA, AZ, TX, NY, DE)
Travel: Up to 50%

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new applications within semiconductor equipment (e.g., Etch, Deposition, CMP, test sockets).

  • Build and manage a robust pipeline of specification-driven opportunities across OEMs and fabs.

  • Engage early in design cycles to influence material selection and secure specification wins.

  • Translate complex process challenges (e.g., plasma exposure, chemical resistance, contamination) into high-value solutions.

  • Develop strong relationships with engineering, design, and supply chain stakeholders.

  • Partner with technical and cross-functional teams to validate applications and deliver customer value.

  • Drive adoption through the full value chain, including OEMs, fabs, machine shops, and distribution partners.

  • Position Vespel® as a solution that improves yield, uptime, and total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or application engineering in one or more of the following:

    • Semiconductor equipment

    • Advanced materials

    • Precision components or engineered plastics

  • Proven ability to influence OEM specifications and drive application-based growth

  • Strong technical and commercial acumen with the ability to translate engineering challenges into business opportunities

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or related)

  • Experience working directly with semiconductor OEMs and fabs

  • Familiarity with semiconductor processes (Etch, Deposition, CMP, Testing)

  • Experience navigating complex value chains, including distributors and manufacturing partners

Why Join DuPont?

  • Work with a market-leading, high-performance materials brand (Vespel®)

  • Influence next-generation semiconductor technologies

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on growth strategy

  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment at the intersection of innovation and commercialization

What Success Looks Like

  • Winning new specifications with key semiconductor OEMs

  • Building a strong, qualified application pipeline

  • Converting opportunities into scalable production revenue

  • Expanding relationships across OEMs, fabs, and ecosystem partners

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