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This role is responsible for developing new business opportunities, expanding strategic customer relationships, and positioning Forge Nano's precision Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment and nano-coating solutions for high-value semiconductor applications. This role reports to the Head of Business Operations.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with disciplined commercial execution and the ability to engage engineering, process integration, procurement, operations, and executive stakeholders. This individual will work closely with customers to translate complex process challenges into differentiated Forge Nano solutions while supporting regional growth initiatives and long-term strategic partnerships.\n\nResponsibilities\nBusiness Development & Customer Growth\nDevelop a deep understanding of Forge Nano's ALD equipment, customer applications, and differentiated value proposition for semiconductor manufacturers and advanced technology companies. \nIdentify, qualify, and advance new business opportunities across APAC excluding China, with primary emphasis on Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. \nBuild and maintain a robust opportunity pipeline while supporting regional sales growth objectives. \nMonitor semiconductor industry trends, customer technology roadmaps, emerging applications, and competitive developments. \nSupport strategic account development initiatives focused on long-term revenue growth and customer retention. \nRepresent Forge Nano at trade shows, technical conferences, customer visits, industry forums, and partner meetings throughout the region. \nTechnical Sales & Applications Support\nLead technical discovery discussions to understand customer process requirements, manufacturing challenges, and commercial objectives. \nTranslate customers’ needs into Forge Nano solution opportunities and collaborate with Applications, Engineering, Sales, and Service teams to develop winning proposals. \nProvide technical guidance through pre-sales evaluations, feasibility studies, demonstrations, acceptance testing, troubleshooting activities, and post-sale support. \nSupport customer qualification efforts involving ALD, thin film deposition, advanced materials, and semiconductor manufacturing processes. \nDevelop technical proposals, quotations, commercial presentations, and support customer documentation. \nCommunicate complex technical concepts effectively to both engineering and executive audiences. \nAccount Management & Relationship Development\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, strategic accounts, channel partners, and semiconductor ecosystem stakeholders. \nSupport customer satisfaction, repeat business opportunities, installed-based growth, and long-term account development. \nCoordinate customer communications and project activities across multiple internal functions. \nProvide ongoing technical and commercial support throughout the customer lifecycle. \nAct as a trusted advisor by helping customers evaluate process improvements, production objectives, and technology adoption strategies. \nMarketing & Commercial Operations\nProvide technical input for product positioning, messaging, marketing collateral, presentations, webinars, and customer-facing content. \nSupport development of regional marketing strategies and market awareness initiatives. \nMaintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, forecasts, and sales activities within CRM systems. \nSupport commercial planning, pipeline reviews, forecasting activities, and business reporting. \nCollaborate with global teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth objectives. \n\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Technology, or another related STEM discipline. Equivalent technical qualifications combined with relevant commercial experience may be considered. \n7+ years of successful experience in technical sales, applications engineering, business development, field engineering, or other customer-facing semiconductor roles. \nExperience supporting semiconductor equipment, vacuum systems, thin films, ALD, CVD, PVD, advanced materials, or related capital equipment markets. \nWorking knowledge of ALD and thin-film deposition technologies and their applications in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, energy storage, or advanced materials processing. \nStrong technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex manufacturing processes and effectively communicate value-based solutions. \nExcellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer engagement skills. \nStrong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking skills. \nHands-on experience using CRM platforms; HubSpot experience preferred. \nFluency in Mandarin Chinese and professional-level English. \nLegal authorization to work in Taiwan and ability to travel extensively throughout APAC excluding China. \nPreferred Qualifications\nAdditional Japanese or Korean language capability. \nExperience supporting semiconductor fab, foundries, IDMs, OSATs, OEMs, or advanced manufacturing companies. \nDirect experience with semiconductor process development, equipment qualification, or thin-film applications. \nEstablished relationships within APAC semiconductor markets outside mainland China. \nExperience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology organizations. \nWork Environment\nThis position operates primarily from Forge Nano's Hsinchu, Taiwan office and requires regular interaction with semiconductor manufacturers, research organizations, channel partners, and technology stakeholders throughout APAC excluding China. The employee will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when entering production, fabrication, laboratory, or manufacturing environments, including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe shoes, laboratory coats, and hard hats where required. Strict adherence to all company safety policies, facility procedures, and applicable health protocols is required.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical requirements described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee will routinely communicate with customers and colleagues through presentations, meetings, and discussions. Responsibilities require frequent use of computers and communication devices, as well as periods of standing, walking, reaching, and handling equipment or demonstration materials. The employee may occasionally work near operating equipment and manufacturing systems. Noise levels may vary depending on customer and manufacturing environments.\nTravel\nThis position requires approximately 30% to 50% travel throughout APAC excluding China, including regular visits to customer facilities, industry conferences, trade shows, partner organizations, and strategic account meetings. The successful candidate must be comfortable supporting customers across multiple countries and time zones while serving as a key representative of Forge Nano throughout the region.\nCompensation & Benefits:\nSalary Range: TWD 2,804,500-3,288,000 annually (approximately USD $87K-$102K annually) depending on technical expertise, semiconductor industry experience, regional market knowledge, and commercial performance history. 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