Lead Semiconductor Application Technologist

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok, Solon, Ohio, is seeking a senior technical leader in fluid systems who translates technical expertise into business results. The role involves training, consulting on product and service development, and collaborating across Swagelok to strengthen its global technical position.

Internal leadership and external industry engagement are key aspects of the role. The candidate should have a BS in Engineering, 10+ years in advanced techniques, and 5+ years serving semiconductor, OEM, or FAB

Qualifications

• Expert in industry-relevant fluid system processes, equipment, or components.
• Strong communication with distributors and customers.
• Proven leadership abilities including mentoring and motivating teams.
• Ability to interpret customer applications to develop P&ID diagrams.
• Capable of solving complex problems across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote Swagelok as a fluid system expert to customers.
• Lead on industry committees and represent Swagelok externally.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop industry-facing content.
• Identify opportunities via technical knowledge of customer applications.
• Consult on new products, services, and training development.
• Develop application expertise across general markets and future targets.
• Bridge gaps in Swagelok's application expertise globally.

Skills

Fluid systems expert

Communication

Leadership

P&ID interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Shift:

1st shift

City:

Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

A leading global expert in key markets & application. Responsible for translating technical expertise into business results. This position demonstrates expertise in target markets and applications through various customer‑facing channels. Responsibilities include identifying training needs and developing global technical acumen. This position trains both inside and outside the Swagelok organization, consults on new and existing product & solutions development efforts, supports key projects, and collaborates across the organization to strengthen Swagelok’s global position as a technical resource and solutions provider. Looked to internally and externally as a trusted thought leader and technical subject matter expert.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promote and enhance Swagelok’s image and reputation as a fluid system expert upon which customers can rely
• Serve in leadership positions on influential industry and standards organization committees
• Partner with marketing communications in developing and representing industry‑facing content
• Identify new opportunities through technical knowledge of customer applications
• Consult on the development of new products, services, and training
• Research and develop application expertise across common general industrial markets in which Swagelok products are used as well as future target markets and applications.
• Identify gaps in Swagelok’s applications expertise. Develop and execute on a strategy to increase global technical acumen at Swagelok sales and service centers.
• Guide development of specifications and requirements for new/existing Engineering Services offerings
• Develop and deliver training in target applications and markets
• Directs resources towards initiatives and ensures team has appropriate skills
• Continuously develops self through additional training, continued education, and benchmarking opportunities
• Develops the technical capabilities and leadership competencies of the Engineering Services group to effectively lead change initiatives
• Consult with, and collaborate, across the Swagelok commercial organization on specific customer opportunities to achieve strategic outcomes
• Advise on the direction of Swagelok’s engineering services offering in relevant

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of experience in the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of a variety of sciences and technical disciplines. Included in those ten years is five (5) years minimum of industry acknowledged expertise in multiple fluid delivery or fluid measurement topics.
• Add in 5+ years of experience working with semiconductor, OEM or FAB customers

Skills:

• Must have research or work experience that establishes the incumbent as an expert in an area related to industry relevant (semiconductor, oil, gas, & chemical, clean energy) fluid system processes, equipment, or components.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with distributors and customers
• Proven abilities in leadership including evaluating, encouraging, motivating, disciplining, regarding others
• Ability to interpret and understand customer applications in order to develop P&ID and fluid schematics.
• Ability to solve complex problems and complete multiple projects using problem solving methods to make sound engineering decisions.

Critical Competencies:

• Learning Agility
• Business Acumen and Global Awareness
• Strategic Mindset
• Enabling Change
• Managing Complexity
• Results Focus
• Customer Orientation

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.