Core Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Solution Development
- Engage prospective customers to understand their technology roadmaps, technical challenges and development needs.
- Position tailored solutions leveraging IME's Power Electronics capabilities and the A*STAR 200mm SiC Open R&D Line.
- Build and maintain a sizable pipeline of customer opportunities and industry-funded projects.
- Translate complex technology capabilities into clear customer value and business benefits.
Technology & Market Analysis
- Monitor emerging technologies and market trends in Power Electronics, SiC and GaN power devices.
- Assess market demand and technology adoption for new power semiconductor solutions.
- Identify new opportunities and application areas, including automotive, data centers, renewable energy and industrial applications.
Strategic Partnership & Business Development
- Identify and develop partnerships with semiconductor companies, IDMs, foundries, equipment and material suppliers, and ecosystem partners.
- Develop joint development programmes, industry collaborations and customer projects.
- Evaluate business cases for new research programmes and technology platforms.
- Work closely with the Technology Development Team to align technology priorities with customer and market needs.
Key Skills and Experience
Education: Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Technical Background: Good understanding of power semiconductor technology and semiconductor manufacturing. Knowledge of SiC, GaN, power MOSFETs, device fabrication or power electronics applications will be an advantage.
Business Acumen: Ability to understand market trends, identify customer opportunities, build a strong project pipeline and develop successful business cases.
Communication: Strong presentation, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand how emerging power semiconductor technologies and market trends can create long-term business and technology opportunities.