Technical Site Lead

About Syenta

Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.

Founded in Australia, our growing footprint in the US represents a key milestone in our journey. We are building a world-class team where seasoned engineers and ambitious emerging talent collaborate to solve some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

This role will be a unique blend of decisive leadership and strong technical expertise. You will be responsible for establishing and managing our new facility and cleanroom laboratory, while also being one of the primary external representatives of our technology. The ideal candidate will have the leadership experience required to drive a team of diverse expertise to achieve company goals, the technical aptitude to develop and refine new laboratory processes, combined with the confidence and presentation skills to conduct demonstrations for investors, potential customers, and collaborators.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cutting‑edge technology while directly shaping how it is showcased to the world.

We are seeking an extraordinary person who is driven by a deep passion for technology. You have a proven track record of pushing boundaries of what is possible and delivering exceptional solutions. You are not afraid of tackling problems that do not have known solutions, your problem‑solving prowess enable you to navigate complex landscapes with ease. Beyond your technical expertise, you possess exceptional leadership skills that inspire and motivate teams.

You foster a collaborative environment, encouraging the exchange of ideas and nurturing innovation. Your clear and effective communication style ensures that complex concepts are conveyed with clarity, driving the team towards shared success.

• Establish operations of new facility to enable live demonstrations of our technology to external stakeholders
• Build quality systems that enable efficient and reliable operations
• Manage on‑site team from interdisciplinary backgrounds setting clear expectations of deliverables, developing team skillsets, and driving results towards company milestones

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling presentations tailored for both technical and non‑technical audience
• Act as a subject matter expert during site visits and customer meetings
• Collaborate with Business Development team to align on demonstrations that highlight the value of our technology

• Develop, plan and execute process engineering projects
• Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on significantly complex process engineering experiments
• Generate internal and external documentation for presentations, technical reports for integrated products, and generate process engineering specifications for integrated products
• Lead research and development of new technologies as appropriate
• Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions
• Provide technical leadership for new product development and technical roadmap
• Investigate root causes of defects, variability, and substandard quality

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of cleanroom laboratory facility, ensuring compliance with ISO 14644 and GMP/GLP standards
• Coordinate installation and setup of critical process stations within the cleanroom environment
• Enable continuous improvement of laboratory procedures and equipment

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. is preferred.
• Strong presentation…