Director - Product Marketing/Management

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our Plasma Control Technologies division at the San Jose site as a

Director - Product Marketing/Management 

For 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

To this end, we work and research on the basis of X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

A Director of Product and Marketing is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing the product and marketing strategies and activities for an organization. This role involves developing and executing go-to-market strategies, managing product launches, and driving market adoption and sales growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute overall marketing strategies, aligning them with business objectives of Comet PCT RF products
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop and execute go-to-market plans, including product promotion, and product positioning. 
• Responsible for Overall Product Messaging: Collaborate with product mangers to drive product collaterals for Customer TRMs, internal product and strategic reviews, Semicon shows, internal product training etc.
• Campaign Management: Develop and manage marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, partner with Marcom on tradeshows and online and digital product campaigns,
• Product Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to inform product development and marketing efforts. 
• Identify key technology challenges and inflections of our customers for making advanced Semiconductor logic and memory chips, translate into technical and market requirements for new customer application, new product innovation and differentiation
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product marketing team. 
• Content and Enablement: Develop and produce marketing content and enablement materials for internal and external use. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with product manager, sales, and customer success teams to ensure alignment and achieve business goals. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, physics or any comparable science background, an EMBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 15+ years' experience in research and development or product marketing or similar functions within RF sub-systems and components for semiconductor plasma processing.
• Track record to lead product marketing effort for new business growth in semiconductor industry.
• Technical expertise and sound knowledge in semiconductor plasma processing applications, i.e. etch, deposition, ALD, ALE, strip & clean, etc.
• Ability to combine your technical understanding with commercial aspects to build customer value as well as strong relationships with internal stakeholders including C-level.
• Leadership with or without direct authority, cross-collaboration, and influencing others
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving business growth with balanced technical and business senses
• Experience with developing and executing effective strategies for growth opportunities.

Compensation for this role is comprised of base salary plus profit-sharing bonus plan. The target base salary range for this job is approximately $220,000 to $240,000 annually.

*Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on several factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from a modern workplace with flexible working options and hybrid working

• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Comet Technologies USA Inc. offers a competitive compensation package; an excellent work environment; and a comprehensive benefit program (including medical, dental and vision care benefits), tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, vacation and paid sick days.

EEO STATEMENT:

Comet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Comet does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application.