Sr. Director, Engineering — R&D Strategy & Execution

Default Brand; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr Director, Engineering to lead our R&D and product development portfolio. You will shape strategy, govern programs, and drive execution across concept to production transfer with a focus on reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication with executives, and hands-on experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-growing semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Progressive engineering leadership experience in R&D or technology development.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and complex portfolios.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and transfer readiness.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Engineering R&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead R&D portfolio planning, prioritization and resource allocation.
• Establish governance, reviews and decision forums for predictable delivery.
• Direct engineering execution from concept through verification and tech transfer.
• Drive engineering standards, risk management and robust documentation.
• Partner with Product, Commercial and Operations to translate needs into plans.

Skills

Engineering leadership

R&D leadership

Portfolio management

Stakeholder influence

Budgeting & finance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Ultra Clean Technology in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr Director, Engineering to lead our R&D and product development portfolio. You will shape strategy, govern programs, and drive execution across concept to production transfer with a focus on reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication with executives, and hands-on experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-growing semiconductor environment.