Executive Director, Semiconductor Photonics Engineering

YST Semiconductor Technology Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness facilities and fitness perks

Employer 401(k) with match

Job summary

YST Semiconductor Technology Corporation, based in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Director of Engineering to guide photonics engineering, device development, and manufacturing readiness for AI infrastructure and data center applications.

You will translate business goals into engineering roadmaps, mentor engineers, and lead cross-functional teams across device, process, and test engineering to deliver reliable laser and photodiode technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, Materials Science or closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in compound semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, or related optoelectronic devices including development, fabrication, or R&D.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams with direct people management and accountability for execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and people leadership for compound semiconductor photonics engineering activities.
• Translate business priorities into engineering plans and develop engineers and technical leaders.
• Lead device development, process integration, and manufacturing readiness to support AI infrastructure and data centers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Explain complex issues

Team mentoring

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics/Electrical Engineering/Optoelectronics/Materials Science

Job description

YST Semiconductor Technology Corporation, based in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Director of Engineering to guide photonics engineering, device development, and manufacturing readiness for AI infrastructure and data center applications.

You will translate business goals into engineering roadmaps, mentor engineers, and lead cross-functional teams across device, process, and test engineering to deliver reliable laser and photodiode technologies.