PRC CSC Semiconductor Manager

Oerlikon; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays and personal time

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a PrC CSC Semiconductor Manager for its Amherst, NY facility. You will focus on new coating applications, process development, customer project management and advanced analysis, guiding R&D projects and transferring new coatings to production.

You will lead technical initiatives with cross-functional teams and act as a primary technical contact for key semiconductor customers. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in PVD/PACVD or surface treatment, a Bachelor's in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in PVD/PACVD or surface treatment technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline (graduate degree may substitute experience).
• Ability and experience in project planning to support products and customers’ needs.
• Broad R&D and commercialization experience from concept to product launch.
• Strong PVD and PACVD process knowledge.
• Proficient in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans with Sales/Operations to introduce new coating technologies and processes.
• Interact with Product Managers to ensure customer requirements are understood.
• Develop and foster customer relationships to understand objectives.
• Serve as primary technical contact for key semiconductor customers.
• Lead sampling and prototype projects from inception to production.
• Oversee technical realization of coating processes including testing and fixturing.
• Perform R&D to develop new coatings and transfer to production.
• Move R&D-developed technologies to production level.
• Manage process qualification and acceptance testing of new equipment locally.
• Provide training to newly hired engineers at semiconductor sites.
• Assist service technicians with equipment troubleshooting.
• Work with vendors to establish specs for new/upgraded equipment.
• Offer input to improve existing production processes.

Skills

PVD/PACVD

DOE

Project management

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Inventor

ProPlan

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a PrC CSC Semiconductor Manager for our Amherst, NY facility. In this role you will focus primarily on new coating applications, coating modifications, process development, customer’s project management, and advanced analysis. This position is accountable for providing leadership to accomplish technical initiatives aligned with the Precision Components Semiconductor coating business. The PrC Semiconductor CSC Manager converts strategic customer needs into safe, commercially viable, high-quality solutions that meet cost and timing targets. He reports to Product Line Manager - Components, Americas. This position will also support and manage R&D projects related to the development of new processes and coatings that will meet the needs of the semiconductor market. While collaboration with cross-functional teams is required, this role carries no managerial oversight.

Your Responsibilities

• Create and execute plans in collaboration with Sales and Operations to increase the introduction of new coating technologies and processes that help profitably expand the company’s geographic and industrial footprint.
• Interacts with Product Managers to provide technical solutions while making sure that the customer requirements are fully understood.
• Develops and fosters customer relationships to obtain a good understanding of customer requirements and objectives.
• Serves as the primary technical point of contact for key semiconductor customers.
• Leads the implementation of sampling and prototype projects from inception to production.
• Responsible for the technical realization of all process steps including coating, testing, fixturing, cleaning and other pre- and post-treatments.
• Performs R&D activities to develop and transfer new coatings and processed to production.
• Must be able to move technologies developed in R&D to production level.
• Manages the process qualification and acceptance testing of new process equipment locally.
• Provides training/ guidance to newly hired engineers that will be employed at Oerlikon semiconductor product coating sites.
• Assists service technicians with equipment related troubleshooting when required.
• Works with outside vendors to establish technical specifications for new equipment related to coating processes as well as upgrades to existing coating equipment.
• Gives input on improvements to existing production processes and procedures.
• Responsible for working with drafting and engineering (CSC) group, while assisting with mechanical design of fixturing and process related equipment needed for semiconductor products.
• Must have good understanding of characterization techniques to analyze new coatings as well as troubleshoot quality issues related to coating processes.
• Provide formal reports to customers that detail development / failure analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Follows the Oerlikon GATE processes and documentation.
• Helps resolve quality and production process related issues as needed.

Your Profile

• Minimum of 5 years experience in PVD/PACDV or surface treatment technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline (graduate degree may substitute experience).
• Ability and experience in project planning to support products and customers’ needs.
• Broad R&D and commercialization experience from concept to product launch.
• Strong PVD and PACVD process knowledge.
• Proficient in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SEM, EDX, hardness testing equipment, profilometry.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings; experience with Inventor beneficial.
• Self-driven with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Project management experience.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• SAP - order entry and tracking.
• Salesforce - opportunity sampling.
• Inventor - fixture design.
• ProPlan - project and time management.
• Laboratory tools - SEM, EDX, hardness testers, adhesion testing, profilometry.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical requirements (i.e., technical drawings, prints, etc.).
• Effective verbal /writing skills and strong presentation skills.
• Good communication with many different people with many different backgrounds and education levels.
• Proficiency working with MS Office is required.
• Travel up to 20% (US, Taiwan, Japan, Europe). Oerlikon sites, customer support, and trade shows.
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred.
• In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We Offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon

Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services.

For individuals assigned, hired to work or working remotely in/out of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Nevada, Washington State, Massachusetts, or New York City, Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $99,440 to $149,160 per year. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

About Us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.

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