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(Sr.) Technical Director – Advanced Packaging

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Job ID: R2515410
Date posted: 07/09/2025
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Category: Engineering

Position Summary

Applied Materials is seeking a seasoned and visionary (Sr.) Technical Director to lead R&D efforts within our Advanced Packaging Technology Team. This role will drive the development and optimization of next-generation packaging technologies, serving as the technical interface to TSMC’s Advanced Packaging team across both development and high-volume manufacturing sites. As part of one of the fastest-growing divisions at Applied Materials, this position offers high visibility, direct engagement with senior leadership, and significant growth potential. You will lead multiple high-impact R&D projects—from early-stage evaluations and first-in-fab demos to strategic technology roadmap planning—while collaborating closely with internal business units and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced packaging technologies.
Act as the primary technical liaison to TSMC’s Advanced Packaging team, supporting both tactical and strategic initiatives.
Drive customer engagement through demos, early learning systems, evaluations, and first-in-fab projects.
Run reqular technical review meeting (TRM), be the technical voice of customer (VoC) , positively influencing product developing roadmap at early design phases .
Collaborate with senior customer stakeholders to align roadmap , solve integration ,complex process challenges, improving yield, productivity, and cost efficiency .
Deliver clear, data-driven technical reports and recommendations to internal teams and external partners.
Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, fostering innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and strategic planning for advanced packaging solutions.
Introduce and implement new analytical methodologies to improve process control and standardization.
Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across business units and product lines.

Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
15+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong focus on advanced packaging R&D.
Proven track record in new product introduction (NPI) and cross-functional technical program leadership
Demonstrated success in technical project management and customer engagement, particularly in development-stage technologies.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to mentor and grow high-performing technical teams.
Excellent communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is required.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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15+ Years

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Additional Information

Shift:

Day (Taiwan)

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.