Director of Cz Technology

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About Our Client

Our client, GT Advanced Technologies, is a market leader in each of its three core technology segments - polysilicon production equipment, photovoltaic silicon casting furnaces and sapphire equipment and materials. In the solar industry, GT Advanced Technologies is a global industry leader in polysilicon production technologies used in the manufacturing of high purity polysilicon, fundamental raw material for the solar PV industry. Our client is also the world's largest manufacturer of casting furnaces which crystallize polysilicon into ingots used to product solar wafers. GT Advanced Technologies, has a rich history of technical innovation and leadership in the technology of the crystallization process and capital equipment for solar and LED markets. Leading manufacturers worldwide rely on GT Advanced Technologies for their proven performance and reliability of products.

Job location: United States - St Louis, Missouri

Job Description

Our client, GT Advanced Technologies, Inc., is seeking an energetic, highly-organized individual for a senior level management position. The Director of Czochralski Technology will be responsible for setting direction of all silicon Cz R&D activities; overseeing technical activities in both Production and R&D. The Director will be responsible for production through continuous process improvement, working with R&D to implement new growth processes.

The Director of Czochralski Technology will be a key piece of the Photovoltaic Business Unit and interact with the Marketing/Customer groups to set direction in R&D for to development of new products.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Recruit and manage highly skilled engineers, scientists and technicians to support programs and key technical functions
• Set priorities of Cz Technology Development with leadership team
• Develop new products with input from Product Marketing/Application Engineering for tool sets and materials
• Project management and planning to ensure development and release deadlines are met
• Budget preparation
• Establish technology development goals and approaches
• Implement patent strategy for Cz technology; invention disclosures, applications and patents
• Develop vendor relations and investigate sources of materials, equipment, and supplies

The Successful Applicant

The Director of Czochralski Technology must have:

• Masters degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related, PhD preferred.
• At least 7 years of crystal growth R&D experience, preferably silicon materials and Cz crystal growth.
• Proven history of successfully leading and managing technical teams to complete challenging goals.
• Ability to communicate with subordinates, peers, management, and customers.
• Understanding of crystal growth or thin film growth processes and their impact on material properties and resultant devices.
• Development of new processes and equipment
• Team and project leadership
• Structured problem solving Action Orientation / Initiative
• Cross functional collaboration skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and Communication Skills (Presentation & Written)
• Organization Skills
• Business Acumen
• Creativity
• Approachability & Internal Customer Focus

What's On Offer
Our client, GT Advanced Technologies, is offering a competitive compensation package based on previous experience and skill sets. Relocation assistance is also available.

Apply for this job
Apply online using the form below or phone Xuanbin Lin on +65 6419 5934 quoting jobref H1159910

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