Your role
As a Technology Manager, your mission is to lead the integration and future development of the local technology team into the Global Vacuum Technique Technology Group (VTTG). Your mission is to build a high‑performing team capable of delivering innovative global technology solutions across Advanced Chemical Management (ACM), integrated systems, and abatement — helping secure our leadership in the semiconductor market. You will report to the Core Technology Manager. This is a strategic, highly influential role that blends technology leadership, team development, innovation management and cross‑functional collaboration across global stakeholders.
You will:
- Drive successful integration of the Asan technology team into the VTTG structure and ways of working.
- Build, develop and motivate a skilled team to deliver innovative technology project targets in line with VTTG objectives.
- Establish strong alignment with PC Asan leadership, SIA Product Management, and global Engineering teams to ensure visibility, adoption and delivery of the technology roadmap.
- Develop and maintain a robust Technology Roadmap focused on local product needs not covered elsewhere in the organisation.
- Provide safe, effective local facilities supporting innovation activities.
- Manage costs, headcount planning, materials and capex in line with VTTG budget expectations (circa $1m oversight).
- Deliver highly innovative, disruptive technology solutions feeding into NPI programmes worldwide.
- Collaborate across internal and external networks to monitor emerging technologies, competitor landscape and industry trends.
- Safeguard intellectual property and ensure full compliance with safety, governance and best‑practice processes.
- Contribute to global engagement activities and foster an environment where innovation thrives.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
You have 10+ years of experience, working in technology or technical management within a high‑technology environment, ideally in chemical management or processing.
Degree‑level education or higher in an engineering or science discipline.
Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, reaction kinetics, heat transfer, flow behaviour, and analytical gas‑phase methods (e.g., FT‑IR spectrometry).
Experience with materials compatibility in oxidising and acidic environments.
A proven ability to manage complex technical projects, overcome challenges and deliver on time to specification.
Leadership strengths: able to build cohesive teams, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
Commercial awareness to identify technology opportunities and shape effective innovation plans.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Asan, Korea (the Republic of) (KR). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Kirsty George
