Dir, Research Science

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Eaton, OH:
Springfield, OHtime type:
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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR100389

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
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Perks and Benefits
** At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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** Job Description s:
**** Essential Function
** The Director of Research Sciences is a key member of the Silfex leadership team. This position will oversee setting the technical vision and delivering differentiated, production‐ready innovations that improve yield, cost, capability, and customer outcomes.  This role builds and guides a high‐performing team of scientists and engineers, partners closely with Operations, Quality, and Product Management, and drives a portfolio of current and long‐term R&D initiatives aligned to business strategy.

We expect this person to be an experienced and efficient leader, have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethic.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Design and implement the overall research strategy for Silfex success
* Define and execute multi‐horizon research and technology roadmaps that enable new products, process enhancements, and manufacturability improvements in silicon components
* Translate research into scalable manufacturing solutions; ensure timely transfer to Ops with robust validation, documentation, and training.
* Lead partnerships with key customers, suppliers, and universities to co‐develop disruptive technologies and foundational research relevant to silicon manufacturing
* Provide senior‐level technical support for escalations, customer requests, and complex problem solving to improve productivity, capacity, and cost.
* Provide day-to-day leadership and management to Silfex that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company
* Recruit, mentor, and performance‐manage a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and managers; foster a culture of safety, quality, and innovation.
* Own the MFG R&D annual plans, and budgets; align priorities with business goals and customer needs across current and long‐term horizons.
* Build replicable and scalable systems and processes to support production and business growth
* Guide experimental design, statistical methods, and technology selection for materials, surface engineering, precision machining, and contamination control relevant to semiconductor parts.
* Establish technical standards, IP strategy, and knowledge‐management practices.
* Lead discovery, feasibility, and scale‐up of new processes (e.g., crystal growth/selection interfaces, etch/polish chemistries, thin‐film/coat processes, thermal treatments) and…