Job Details
VP Semiconductor Engineering
LQDX [www.LQDX.com] pioneers advanced materials for AI and high-performance computing, enabling advanced interconnect for semiconductor packaging and heterogeneous integration. Founded in collaboration with the Stanford Research Institute (SRI), the company, based in Santa Clara California, has developed a suite of cutting-edge chemistries and process technologies to revolutionize chip interconnect architecture. As the demand for computing power skyrockets, new tools are needed in the semiconductor packaging and Ultra High-Density Interconnect (UHDI) toolbox. At the heart of LQDX portfolio lies
LMIx
- or Liquid Metal Ink technology - a novel metallization chemistry suite that enables the most advanced interconnects used as redistribution lines (RDLs) for chiplet integration and 3D die stacking using through-silicon-vias (TSVs) These advanced features, previously exclusive to silicon, are essential to meet the exponential growth demand in signal density required by advanced chips, chiplets and heterogeneous integration. As an alternative to highly expensive wafer processing which uses Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technology, LMIxTM is a simple PVD-in-a-BottleTM substitute that integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure.
To fund our next stage of growth, the company has concluded a combined equity and initial government funding round of $10M USD, and is hiring a critical role VP or SVP Semiconductor Engineering to manage and build the engineering and customer program team.We are searching for an exceptional and experienced candidate for the position a person who is well versed in big company program systems and support, however, is at heart passionately entrepreneurial and looking for an ownership role in a dynamic new company. In this position, you ll play a crucial role in leading technology development, engineering, customer program activities and team management. You ll build the team and engineering culture, and you will be part of a dynamic new company that is not only catalyzing the growth of AI semiconductor, it is also disrupting the industry. That is a lot of fun, but not for the faint of heart, or for the conference room generals out there. Startups only work when the out-focus, out-pace and out-work the big companies at their own game and then the payoff is huge, both in financial and personal fulfillment terms. Come build something great with us!The position will be based at our headquarters and R&D lab in Santa Clara, CA, however there will be a lot of hybrid virtual management as our fab partners and customers are globally based.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
and Leading the Engineering Team: oversee and continue to build the high-performance engineering team, including goal management and professional development of engineers. Provide leadership and mentorship and KPI tools. Inspire and guide the team to achieve their highest potential.Technical Direction and Strategy for Engineering activities: lead technology development aligned with the roadmap. Collaborate as part of the executive team to ensure that technical decisions align with business objectives.Customer Programs: manage fast-paced customer projects in a customer-facing role, ensuring customers and partners are receiving the best service possible and joint-development programs are successfully performed. Engage directly with customers and partners in cadence meetings to understand their needs and discuss progress on projects.Systems that Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: as a start-up leader, you will need to bring in systems and tools to manage process optimization, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members and across functions.High-Quality Engineering & Operational Practices: overseeing project delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality execution, and establish quality systems for chemistry and process control to achieve these goals.Management: budgeting across multiple projects across engineering group and operations, closely monitoring and controlling costs. Ensure efficient allocation of resources. Balance financial constraints while driving innovation and efficiency.Standards & Procedures: develop and implement standards and procedures, maintain consistent high quality across engineering projects, customer engagements, and ensure design requirements are met/exceeded. Implement procedures to ensure excellence in process and product development.Oversight:
management of operational activities including sub-contracted fab partners, as well as including fulfillment and logistics activities.World Class Agile Systems:
implementing process and product improvement initiatives, customer service, and world-class agile systems supporting internal and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Mindset: more important than education or company history, you will need to have a proven record/referees related to driving start-ups to growth/exit, or you will have to demonstrate that you have an ownership mindset with the goal of a large stock-based upside.Education:
Advanced technical degree in engineering, material science, semiconductor physics or a related field.Knowledge: strong foundation in semiconductor and advanced packaging processing; experience in IC-substrate/UHDI PCB development, metallization processes used in advanced packaging preferred.Tactical Management Skills: success in this role will depend on your ability to manage multiple complex programs and KPIs at once. You will need to bring in the tools and the discipline to do this.Development knowledge:
in-depth understanding of process development, control, characterization, failure analysis, technology transfer, industry best practices.Vision: ability to align engineering and operational activities within company s strategic goals, and to provide strategic direction on customer acquisition, IP and critical roadmap issues.Skills:
strong organizational leadership abilities and management capabilitiesexcellent communication & collaboration skills; effective communication with senior leadership, engineers, customers and partners, including Board-level updates.Adaptability:
handling unforeseen challenges and adapting to changing circumstances is a day-to-day reality in a start-up. Your ability and passion in entrepreneurial pivoting is a key attribute.Solving: demonstrated strategic problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.Citizenship:
to participate in and manage governmental/CHIPS programs.Travel:
25%
COMPENSATION:
Silicon Valley salary.stock package.benefits package including matched 401K, family medical/dental/vision/life.PTO.snacks/food service.
As an ideal candidate, you are a driven entrepreneur looking to demonstrate your ability to build a company to exit - this is a VERY exclusive club and it will set you apart from your industry peers. You are a passionate productizer a hands-on maker who loves to see their tech take off as a new industry standard. A team builder and mentor, trusted customer-partner, agile system creator, and culture maker. You thrive in an early-growth stage company without the rigid pre-determined constraints of a big-company.Please apply via the LinkedIn portal only.
Please attach your resume to the LinkedIn application.