Executive Summary
The Senior VP of Business Operations will serve as the General Manager for our Semiconductor Test Socket and Thermal Solutions Business Unit. This is a "Technical-to-Market" leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic alignment of our high-performance socket/thermal design teams with our global manufacturing footprint and sales force. With full P&L responsibility and dedicated financial support, you will drive the strategy to achieve aggressive financial performance while maintaining our position as a leader in semiconductor test hardware.
Core Responsibilities
- Technical & Engineering Strategy (The Solution)
- Product Lifecycle Leadership: Oversee the Engineering roadmap for high-frequency test sockets and advanced thermal control systems (ATC).
- Innovation Alignment: Ensure Engineering resources are prioritized for high-growth segments (e.g., AI/HPC, Automotive, or 5G/6G) where thermal challenges are most acute.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Bridge the gap between Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure complex custom designs can be produced at scale with high yields.
- Sales & Market Execution (The Revenue)
- Global GTM Strategy: Lead the sales organization in securing "Design Wins" with major IDMs, OSATs, and Fabless customers.
- Customer Interfacing: Act as the executive sponsor for Tier-1 accounts, ensuring our thermal solutions meet their evolving roadmap requirements.
- Forecasting: Navigate the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry by aligning sales forecasts with production capacity.
- Manufacturing & Operations (The Engine)
- Supply Chain & Production: Oversee the manufacturing of precision-machined components and thermal assemblies, ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) in a fast-paced environment.
- Operational Efficiency: Optimize the cost of goods sold (COGS) by improving fabrication yields and streamlining the global supply chain.
- Quality & Reliability: Ensure all products meet the stringent reliability standards required for high-volume semiconductor testing.
- Financial Performance & P&L Leadership
- Strategy-to-Numbers: Take full ownership of the BU's Profit and Loss statement, converting strategic vision into measurable EBITDA growth.
- Capital Allocation: Partner with the Finance team to decide on CapEx investments for new manufacturing tech vs. OpEx for R&D.
- Pricing Strategy: Own the value-based pricing strategy for custom-engineered solutions to protect and expand gross margins.