Summary of the role
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering, Plasma will lead the innovation and execution of plasma technology and new product development for Nordson products based in Carlsbad, CA. This role is responsible for contributing to and executing product and technology roadmaps for plasma-based solutions while working closely with customers, commercial teams, and cross-functional engineering partners to deliver on-time, high quality products that meet performance expectations. The Senior Manager, Product Innovation Engineering, Plasma will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, provide strategic and hands-on technical direction in plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications, and partner globally to strengthen Nordson’s technical leadership and long-term product pipeline.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and directs new product development activities for plasma technology, systems, and related hardware platforms.
- Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans, product roadmaps, and technology objectives for plasma-based products.
- Leads a technical team responsible for plasma systems, vacuum processing, chamber design, diagnostics, and semiconductor manufacturing applications.
- Participates in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
- Ensures budgets, schedules, technical deliverables, and product development milestones meet corporate and business requirements.
- Regularly interacts with executives, senior managers, commercial teams, and major customers to promote and demonstrate Nordson’s technical capability as a plasma subject matter leader.
- Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through managers, technical leads, and senior individual contributors.
- Coordinates system-level analysis of interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, RF power delivery, software, firmware, vacuum, and process subsystems.
- Leads root cause analysis, failure analysis, and product performance improvement efforts for complex and highly visible customer or product issues.
- Coordinates with growth, strategy, and product teams to maintain a healthy product development pipeline and identify opportunities for plasma technology innovation.
- Participates in the development and strategy of patent applications and supports intellectual property generation for plasma products and processes.
- Maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art plasma principles, semiconductor process requirements, and related technology trends; may contribute to scientific literature, conferences, or customer-facing technical forums.
- Mentors, coaches, and develops engineering talent while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
- May coordinate interdepartmental and global research or development efforts, including customer requested specials and system modifications.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s University degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of engineering leadership or management experience.
- Requires strong experience with plasma systems, preferably including RF plasma systems, vacuum processing, and semiconductor manufacturing applications.
- Advanced degree or equivalent deep technical expertise in plasma physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated negotiation, relationship management, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain high-level relationships with end customers, strategic partners, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Strategic and critical thinking abilities, strong analytical skills, and financial acumen.
- Proven leadership skills including team building, collaboration, accountability, strategic thinking, innovative thinking, and talent development.
- Strong decision-making skills in response to high-pressure customer, product, or technical situations.
- Strong project management skills with ability to plan sequence of events, assess critical path, manage risks, and actively develop mitigations.
- Ability to manage effectively at all levels, communicate a clear and compelling technical vision, and influence others to support timely achievement of initiatives and goals.
- Global leader with ability to engage and develop talent across multiple countries, functions, and team settings.
- Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
- Author speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
- Effectively present complex information to top management, executives and public groups
- Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra and advanced statistical theory
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS).
- Understanding of semiconductor process control, DOE, SPC, and yield optimization.
- Familiarity with diagnostics tools (Langmuir probes, spectroscopy, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of plasma physics, RF power delivery and vacuum chamber design
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate, cubicle environment.
Travel Required
Estimated 30%
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Compensation
Salary range for this position is: $180,000 to $240,000 annually.
The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
