Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Location: The Director of Engineering - North America/ Europe is an onsite position located in Breinigsville, PA with minimal domestic travel required to meet business needs.

 

Your Role:

The Director of Engineering - North America/ Europe is responsible for providing resources and technical support for production and sustaining engineering programs. This leader will manage regional engineering staff and have oversight on project management plans, resource modelling and workload forecasting. They will represent the team to the global engineering council with input to processes and products serving a global customer base and business requirements. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

This role, reporting to the Global Head of Engineering, will lead a team of equipment, software, and electrical engineers, as well as production engineers across our North America and Europe regions. This includes sites in Allentown and Breinigsville, PA, and Chandler, AZ where the focus will be on delivering technical leadership and strategic direction.

 

Promote safety and quality practices within engineering and laboratory environments, with a particular emphasis on the safe handling of hazardous gases and chemicals. Establish rigorous safety protocols and quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with industry standards, including SEMI and ISO.Responsible for managing overall programs in the region, which includes monitoring continuous progress, establishing overall budget, creating and maintaining critical project timelines, identifying and managing risks.Provide technical direction, knowledge, and leadership to the portfolio concerning all engineering-related matters, including aiding in the resolution of equipment failures, capturing continuous improvement, promoting sustainability, ensuring standardization, and implementing best practices.Develop and execute resource plans aligned with workload forecasts in collaboration with engineering, product management teams and other stakeholders. Ensure optimal allocation of resources for projects involving the design, installation, and maintenance of gas and chemical delivery systems.Communicate with stakeholders on the impact of change and potential effects on engineering. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost. Prepare the annual regional engineering budget and forecasts and all capital expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with customer and legal requirements. Implement metrics and data analytics frameworks to measure engineering deliverables and inform development priorities.Monitor market developments and industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the business remains competitive in the semiconductor equipment market.Adaptable to a fast-paced environment and capable of managing multiple priorities.

 

Who You Are

 

Minimum Qualifications:

BS degree in engineering or a related technical field8+ years’ experience in operations or engineering rolesProven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree or higher in electromechanical fieldPreferred experience in engineering roles focused on gas and chemical delivery systems within the semiconductor industry, oil and gas, chemical, or related industryExcellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindsetKnowledge of safety and quality standards in engineering practices, particularly in the context of hazardous materialsProven project management and supplier experienceAbility to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements

 

 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!