Sr. Manager Advanced Process Technology (Plasma Etch)

Location: Milpitas, California, United States; approximately 20% domestic and international travel.

Base pay: $205,800–$308,733 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops inspection, metrology, process solutions, and computational analytics for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead advanced research initiatives in emerging plasma etch technologies and semiconductor manufacturing trends.
• Develop long-term technology roadmaps aligned with customer needs and industry requirements.
• Advise engineering teams on future etch products, platforms, chamber technologies, and process integration.
• Evaluate device architectures, process challenges, competitive technologies, and market trends to identify product opportunities.
• Partner with R&D, product management, marketing, field applications, and executive stakeholders on strategic investment priorities.
• Lead and mentor scientists and engineers, support technology introductions, and represent hirify.global with customers, consortiums, conferences, and strategic partners.

Requirements

• Expertise in plasma etch process development, chamber hardware, and advanced semiconductor device manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of customer technology roadmaps, logic and memory scaling, and semiconductor manufacturing challenges.
• Experience influencing product strategy through customer engagement and market analysis.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technical programs and technology development efforts.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related semiconductor discipline.
• 15+ years of experience developing plasma etch equipment, processes, or semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

Nice to have

• Recognized industry expertise in plasma etch technologies.
• Experience leading technology teams, research organizations, or advanced development groups.
• Knowledge of chamber materials, plasma-surface interactions, RF systems, process integration, and advanced device architectures.
• Experience with product commercialization and technology adoption in high-volume manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Wellness benefits, financial planning support, and an employee assistance program.