Engineering Director - Semiconductor

Overview

Engineering Director – Semiconductor

Our client, a leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and advanced surface engineering, enabling breakthroughs in semiconductors, batteries, aerospace, and advanced materials, is seeking an Engineering Director to join their team in Thornton, Colorado.

The Engineering Director will lead the engineering organization focusing on the design, development, and delivery of semiconductor capital equipment. This role is responsible for setting engineering strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless executions across mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineering teams. The Director will collaborate with operations, supply chain, and customer-facing teams to ensure products meet SEMI, ISO, and global customer standards while supporting our client’s growth and scalability.

• Lead and develop a high-performing cross-functional engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software, process engineering).
• Define and implement engineering roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives.
• Champion best practices in design for manufacturability (DFM), quality, and scalability.
• Oversee development of next-generation ALD-based semiconductor equipment.
• Ensure compliance with SEMI S2/S8, ISO 9001, CE, and global regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in tool reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to enable global manufacturing scale-up (Colorado R&D, Taiwan mass production, global service).
• Work closely with Sales and Service teams to translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support for customer escalations and field issues.
• Lead engineering project management, ensuring milestones, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Establish metrics (OEE, reliability, yield, time-to-market) to measure engineering performance.
• Drive root-cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies for field and production challenges.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering field.
• 12+ years in semiconductor capital equipment, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in equipment design, system integration, and cleanroom/ISO standards.
• Hands-on experience with ALD, CVD, PVD, or similar semiconductor processes is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of SEMI standards, vacuum systems, robotics, and process modules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational development skills.
• Ability to work across global teams and manage complex stakeholder expectations.

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Forge Consulting is a growth-oriented organization determined to enable our people to realize their potential. Our office culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance with their personal and work life. As a member of a dynamic, energy driven team, each employee is eager to learn, valued for their contributions, and approaches each day excited to grow themselves and the company further.