Advanced Packaging Business Unit - CTO

Position Summary:

SkyWater Advanced Packaging Business Unit is looking to hire a BU Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This role will lead the technical vision, technology strategy and roadmap for our advanced packaging offering.

This role will report to the SVP and GM of advanced packaging and will oversee technology roadmap definition, technical product planning, be the technical interface to customers, and focal point with academic institutions, R&D centers and eco system partners. 

This key position will provide technical insight and leadership, working closely with engineering (process development & integration, equipment engineering) as well as product management and marketing, and will have a broad reach and influence throughout the organization in all technical matters.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Technology Strategy and Innovation:  Shaping and maintaining an executable strategic plan that meshes with the technology roadmaps and business growth plans. This involves staying abreast of technology trends or emerging technologies, assessing their relevance to the business, and recommending innovative solutions that provide a competitive edge.
• Internal Research and Development (R&D) Investments: incubating new technologies and fostering a culture of creativity and exploration within the organization.
• Product Development: Growing and/or establishing capability consistent with the overall strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of technology products aligned with business goals. This includes providing oversight to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Strategic Partnerships:  Grow SkyWater advanced packaging ecosystem by forging strategic partnerships with technology vendors, suppliers, startups, academia and industry leaders. This will require an outward and visible presence at conferences, industry consortia, panels, and other bodies to promote SkyWater technical roadmap and advanced packaging solutions offering. 
• Strategic Customer Relationship: Forming close relationships with key customers and partners executives, with an eye towards identifying roadmap intercepts, technical collaborations, and joint developments opportunities.
• Sales and Applications Enablement: Working with engineering teams on technical problem solving and troubleshooting. 

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material science or other equivalent engineering field. 

• Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years of technical experience in relevant domains.
• Proven strategic leadership and track record of accomplishment in a multi-location, high growth organization.
• Citizenship: US Citizen required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material science or other equivalent engineering field

• Experience:
  • A record of scholarly achievement and Subject Matter mastery in the form of publications and patents.
  • A broad business background, including P&L, operations, sales, applications, marketing, quality, M&A, and strategy.

The annual salary range for this role is $226,400 - $339,600.  Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. 

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life.   This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market. 

SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Human.Resources@SkyWatertechnology.com