Strategic Director, Field Technical Solutions

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited in San Jose, CA seeks a seasoned Director/Deputy Director to lead the Field Technical Solutions team, owning key customer accounts and serving as the critical technical bridge between process technology and customer design teams. This role requires 15+ years in semiconductor technology development, proven leadership, and willingness to travel.

You will shape segment strategy with HQ in Taiwan, mentor a high‑performing team, and drive

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Approximately 15+ years in semiconductor technology development, applications, FTS/FAE, or program management, including customer-facing work.
• Deep technical expertise in advanced logic and/or process technology, with the ability to hold credibility with both HQ R&D and sophisticated design customers.
• Proven leadership of teams and ownership of complex accounts or programs, with results and references that evidence strong influence.
• Willingness to travel—about 4–6 trips per year to Taiwan plus potential domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and own key customer accounts, including end-to-end tape-out responsibility.
• Serve as the technical bridge between TSMC process technology and customer design teams, advising engineering, program management, and executive stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional programs and help shape segment and program strategy across FTS, Account Management, R&D, and Design Enablement.
• Partner with Account Management to protect and grow revenue while coordinating with TSMC HQ in Taiwan.
• Build strong customer, HQ, and team relationships; mentor the team into high-performing collaborators and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional coordination

Mentoring / team development

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited in San Jose, CA seeks a seasoned Director/Deputy Director to lead the Field Technical Solutions team, owning key customer accounts and serving as the critical technical bridge between process technology and customer design teams. This role requires 15+ years in semiconductor technology development, proven leadership, and willingness to travel.

You will shape segment strategy with HQ in Taiwan, mentor a high‑performing team, and drive