Head of Semiconductor Applications Technology

About Us:

How many companies can say theyve been in business for over 177 years!

Here at ZEISS we certainly can! As the pioneers of science ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fastpaced world meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research Medical Technology Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42000 employees and have over 4000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference come join the team!

Whats the role

The Head of Applications has overall responsibility for leading semiconductor technology/applications in the U.S. in close collaboration with the team in Germany. The position is responsible for ensuring success by penetrating technology within ZEISS and understanding what customers need across the board successfully bringing this knowledge back to HQ in datadriven terms.

Additionally this position is responsible for leading and developing the applications team in its global role with responsibility for driving technology both current and future.

The position will be part of the global technology leadership team.

Sound Interesting

Heres what youll do:

Provide Oversight and Leadership

• Manage and develop the applications team fostering their professional growth within ZEISS.

• Ensure team priorities are aligned with organizational goals and overall business strategy.

• Lead and oversee all applicationsrelated activities leveraging advancements to drive technological innovation.

• Coordinate and drive ongoing technology development ensuring continuous improvement and adoption of emerging solutions.

Global Technology Leadership

• Actively participate in the global technology leadership team collaborating with international stakeholders.

• Assess and understand current and future technology needs working closely with the technology team and headquarters.

• Align global and regional technology strategies to optimize efficiency and innovation across ZEISS.

Do you qualify

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Sciences (PhD preferred).

• Extensive expertise in the semiconductor industry with a deep understanding of technologies and market trends.

• Proven track record of managing complex projects and crossfunctional teams in a hightech environment.

• Strong business acumen with experience in financial responsibility budgeting and datadriven decisionmaking.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage both technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Strategic leadership experience including the ability to drive innovation influence stakeholders and align teams with organizational goals.

• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with a focus on technology development and operational excellence.

Compensation:
The annual base pay range for this position is $175000 $215000.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location scope of role qualifications education experience & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits including medical plans retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race color religion creed sex gender marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition military or veteran status citizen status sexual orientation pregnancy (includes childbirth breastfeeding or related medical condition) genetic predisposition carrier status gender expression or identity including transgender identity or any other class or characteristic protected by federal state or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates including relatives and friends).