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Product Manager - Semiconductor Equipment
Summary/Objective
Forge Nano Inc, is a global leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and nanocoating technologies, enabling breakthroughs in materials performance for industries ranging from semiconductors to energy storage and aerospace. Our proprietary ALD systems and process expertise are redefining what's possible at the nanoscale. Headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, Forge Nano is a fast-growing, innovation-driven company built on a foundation of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
The Product Manager - Semiconductor Equipment manages products through their lifecycles, including product strategy, customer/market requirements analysis, and pricing.
The Product Manager interacts with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and our global sales team to optimize business performance for assigned products. Assists in segmentation, business planning, product marketing strategies, portfolio management, negotiations, and production forecasts.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Monitors global market trends for new business opportunities and refines understanding of customer and market requirements in Forge Nano's target markets through research and customer visits.
• Defines product roadmaps, product plans, product specifications, critical features, price targets, profit, return on investment (ROI), competitive strength, and value delivery.
• Engages with technical application and product development execution to ensure program success (Performance/Capability, Cost, Timing)
• Interfaces with Global Sales, Research and Development, Engineering, Global Customer Support, Operations, Corporate Marketing, Quality, and other partners to ensure new offerings meet technical specifications, cost targets, delivery commitments, and achieve customer adoption.
• Coordinates regular forecasting and demand analysis with Sales.
• Reports to the Director of Product Management.
Experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in product management/marketing
• Solid understanding of the physics and operating principles of semiconductor equipment
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in wafer fabrication equipment, preferably Atomic Layer Deposition equipment
• Familiarity with ALD, CVD, PCVD, or MOCVD processes and applications.
Education
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, materials science or related discipline
• Prefer additional business degree
Qualifications
• Strong analytical and communication skills; adept at executive storytelling and data-driven decisions
• Customer communication & expectation management
• Technical fluency
• Cross-functional leadership without direct authority
• Risk identification and mitigation
Work Environment
Work will be in an office and manufacturing environment at Forge Nano's Thornton, CO facility. When in the manufacturing environment, the employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat, and a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear or communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms.
Travel
Travel to trade shows, industry conferences and customer visits are expected for this position.
Compensation
• $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 annual Salary, based on experience.
• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, Annual Bonus and 401(k) plan.
Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.