ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is looking for a leader to manage their Application Engineering and Product Marketing team in the AMEC region to support customer design-in activities and drive market growth in diverse lighting applications.
Requirements
- Deep technical understanding of opto-semiconductors and lighting applications
- Experience in semiconductor mass market/distribution management
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Application Engineering and Product Marketing team for the AMEC region (US, Canada, Mexico and South America) to support customer design-in activities across diverse lighting applications such as professional, horticultural, and industrial segments in cooperation with the sales team and partners.
- Responsibility for upstream marketing and application engineering by identifying customer requirements, competitive, long-term market and technology trends (5+ years horizon), conducting feasibility studies, and contributing to the strategic product roadmap for the region.
- Develop and execute Go-to-Market strategies (including the launch of new products with technical marketing content) for the region, with a particular focus on new technologies and the Mass Market / Distribution business
- Responsible for the regional illumination forecast process
- Managing the internal interfaces to Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain and Quality.
- Maintain active engagement with industry associations, academic institutions, and standards bodies to stay at the forefront of lighting technology developments.
Other
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field, MS/ MBA preferred
- 10+ years of relevant combined experience in technical and management roles (marketing, engineering) within the opto semiconductor or electronics industry
- Self-driven, leads by example, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to influence stakeholders
- Willingness to travel in the region with good multicultural understanding
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- 30-40% domestic travel, occasional international
