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Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Ownership of and full responsibility for battery applications product portfolio and its success and performance, serving as the product owner throughout the product lifecycle. Leading product definition activities by gathering and summarizing customer input to understand their needs. Collaborate with Sales, FAE (Field Application Engineering), Strategic Marketing, and Application Engineering teams to define new solutions. Primary interface with Sales, FAE, and customers, providing information on product roadmaps and identifying new design-in opportunities, including product launches and conducting training sessions for Sales/FAE teams. Developing business cases for new product and technology projects and presenting them to senior management. Collaborating with the applications team to define product requirements based on customer and market needs. Supporting field teams (Sales, FAEs, and Marketing) as required to generate opportunities and drive design-ins. Ownership of approved projects and their associated business cases, including conducting P&L (Profit and Loss) analysis. Setting pricing strategies for the product portfolio.

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Responsible for all aspects of relationship management between assembly OSATs and onsemi. Some of the primary functions included... Commodity management with a focus on value-added business plans and sourcing strategies. Supplier management as the lead commercial interface in all negotiations and establishment of master service agreements with key suppliers. Supported internal business units with targeted strategies for overall success of the commercial needs of their core businesses. Monitoring supplier performance and action plans in key procurement pillars including Value-Add Engineering programs, productivity, delivery, quality and technology. Project leader on numerous high priority programs and initiatives focused on supporting strategic priorities of Growth, People and Execution. Served as market expert for back-end assembly technologies focused in the power packaging environment.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

Manage the overall business and marketing strategy for PQFN products for Amkor while working with the world-wide Amkor sales team to generate new business opportunities. Manage customer requirements across product lines and drive opportunities to completion within the manufacturing facilities to realize revenue generation and growth. Lead on manufacturing and quality system improvements for both process and design for products within the business unit.

Tempe, Arizona, Us

Responsible for technical customer support in the area of semiconductor packaging and development of account strategy as well as aligning Amkor's abilities to the customer's needs. Areas of focus include technical Q&A, design generation, review and implementation of technical change notices, audit preparation and participation, resolution of technical issues, preparation and presentation of technical material for targeted customers and nurturing all aspects of the customer relationship.

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

Oversaw production of pacemaker hybrids in a high-volume manufacturing and engineering environment. Managed over 30 employees across functional groups as a part of day-to-day operations.

Austin, Texas, Us

Led team whose purpose was identifying and addressing communication device flaws, securing sales of $10M. Freescale was experiencing post-testing production yields below 50%, impacting ability to move into full production. Led assessment team, charged with improving production yields. Identified flaws and fixed design, production and test-related issues, ensuring fail-safe link between automobile crash sensor and airbag deployment. Achieved final test yields above 93%. Worked with and well versed in Six Sigma Quality process for all new products as they were prepared for high volume manufacturing at overseas factories.

Austin, Texas, Us

Led cross-functional team to develop new semiconductor small-outline packages, improving margins 10%. Key client sought new product to increase overall performance functionality for automotive engines. Collaborated on development, ensuring adherence to deliverable timelines. Conducted rigorous validation testing. New product improved client sales to target segment 25%.Supervised design/production of configurable switching device, forecasting $5M lifecycle revenue. Cient required expedited production and delivery of device to beat competitor to market. Functioned as technical program manager, overseeing teams creating design and establishing process and test capability. Completed all pre-qualification assessments for stress testing. Provided Marketing Department with documentation. Conducted post-production Six Sigma verification. Allowed timely product launch by reducing typical development cycle time 33%.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Worked in the areas of Plasma Etch and Glass Compaction development and production for thin-screen flat panel displays for diverse industries, including airlines, consumer electronics, medical devices and computer hardware. Installed and launched reflow systems and automated handling equipment. Wrote purchase agreements and equipment and process specifications. Implemented statistical process controls.In-sourced glass tempering process for Motorola flat panel production, saving $250K annually. Division required super-high-quality glass for manufacturing process. Determined opportunity to reduce expenses by implementing in-house refinement. Created specifications for glass compaction oven. Sourced potential suppliers. Negotiated purchase agreement. Collaborated on construction process and quality assurance standards, ensuring adherence to purification requirements. Managed delivery and installation on schedule.