Program Manager - Semiconductor

AMETEK, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Zygo in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Program Manager for semiconductor initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, align internal and external partners, and deliver high-precision products with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will drive milestones, manage KPIs, and coordinate with product management and R&D to translate customer needs into actionable priorities. Domestic and international travel is required, and a strong leadership background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6–8 years in semiconductor industry with leadership in complex programs.
• Proven ability to deliver with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; knowledge of global customers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of key semiconductor programs; define milestones, deliverables, success criteria, track KPIs, milestones, risk, and dependencies.
• Deliver structured, data-driven updates to senior leadership on program status, business impact, and forward-looking needs.
• Drive escalation and resolution of critical issues impacting program success.
• Drive accountability for program success metrics including delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of key business and technical outcomes.
• Partner with product management and R&D to define and prioritize inputs into New Product Introduction programs and translate customer needs into actionable internal priorities.
• Work closely with product owners and Agile teams to ensure alignment between program priorities, backlogs, and PI planning cycles.
• Drive early-stage alignment on feasibility, scope, and cross-functional readiness to support successful NPI outcomes.
• Function as the key owner and interface for semiconductor customers and external partners, collaborating closely with regional teams.
• Lead across functions, ensuring collaboration and accountability across engineering, product management, applications, and operations to identify risks, dependencies, and execution gaps to drive resolution plans to maintain program performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communicator

Execution driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Program Manager – Semiconductor

Location: Middlefield, CT, US, 06455

Business Unit: Zygo

At Zygo, you will play a key role in driving advanced memory and semiconductor packaging initiatives. Your expertise will guide cross‑functional teams, align internal and external partners, and deliver products that meet our high standards of precision and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end execution of key semiconductor programs; define milestones, deliverables, success criteria, track KPIs, milestones, risk, and dependencies.
• Deliver structured, data‑driven updates to senior leadership on program status, business impact, and forward‑looking needs.
• Drive escalation and resolution of critical issues impacting program success.
• Drive accountability for program success metrics including delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of key business and technical outcomes.
• Partner with product management and R&D to define and prioritize inputs into New Product Introduction programs and translate customer needs into actionable internal priorities.
• Work closely with product owners and Agile teams to ensure alignment between program priorities, backlogs, and PI planning cycles.
• Drive early‑stage alignment on feasibility, scope, and cross‑functional readiness to support successful NPI outcomes.
• Function as the key owner and interface for semiconductor customers and external partners, collaborating closely with regional teams.
• Lead across functions, ensuring collaboration and accountability across engineering, product management, applications, and operations to identify risks, dependencies, and execution gaps to drive resolution plans to maintain program performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6‑8 years of experience in the semiconductor industry; preferably with HBM, advanced packaging, memory technologies, or related processes.
• Proven leadership and accountability to deliver complex technical programs with measurable business outcomes.
• Highly execution‑driven with the ability to translate strategy into results.
• Exceptional cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management competencies.
• Strong communicator across technical teams, customers, and executive leadership.
• Experience with global semiconductor customers, working with Asian semiconductor manufacturers a plus.
• Experience managing delivery within modern product development systems.
• Customer‑focused with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Effective in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments requiring structured thinking and decisive action.
• Domestic and international travel required.
• Korean language speaking a plus.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 160,000

Salary Maximum: 190,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs.

*Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263‑8359.