Director of Markets and Technology

Entegris is currently seeking a Director of Markets and Technology to join our Molecular & Engineered Solutions team. This position will be based in our Ansan, Korea facility. 

Entegris is seeking an experienced Director of Markets and Technology to drive growth within the Molecular and Engineered Solutions business. This strategic leadership role will identify, evaluate, qualify, and commercialize new opportunities across advanced semiconductor manufacturing markets. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in ALD, CVD, and etch processes with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate customer needs and market signals into profitable growth initiatives. The director will partner with customers, sales, R&D, applications engineering, product management, and executive leadership to shape technology roadmaps, prioritize investments, and accelerate adoption of next-generation materials and process solutions.

What You’ll Do 

• Prioritize markets, customer segments, technology platforms, and growth opportunities based on strategic fit and commercial potential. 

• Lead opportunity assessment, creation, qualification, and commercialization across semiconductor deposition and etch markets. 

• Develop and manage a robust opportunity pipeline aligned with long-term growth objectives. 

• Capture and translate customer signals and Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into actionable opportunities and product requirements. 

• Conduct competitive analysis, including SWOT assessments, to identify sustainable competitive advantages and market differentiators. 

• Lead Business Opportunity Reviews (BORs) to support prioritization, resource allocation, and investment decisions. 

• Recommend investments related to product portfolio expansion, technology development, and resource allocation. 

• Influence pricing, rebate, and commercialization strategies for new and existing products. 

• Sequence and resource initiatives in alignment with technology roadmaps and strategic growth objectives. 

• Build executive-level relationships with semiconductor device designers, manufacturers, foundries, memory customers, and equipment partners. 

• Identify and collaborate with external partners (universities, consortia and the wider semiconductor materials and hardware industry) to create new and differentiated material solutions.  

• Provide clear strategic guidance in uncertain, ambiguous, and competing situations. 

• Represent Entegris in customer engagements, industry conferences, and strategic business reviews. 

What We Seek 

• Master’s degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related technical discipline. 

• 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience in business development, product management, strategic marketing, applications engineering, process development, or a related role. 

• Strong technical understanding of atomic layer deposition (ALD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma-enhanced CVD (PECVD), dry/plasma etch processes, and semiconductor materials and process chemistries. 

• Demonstrated success developing growth strategies, qualifying opportunities, and advancing new products or technologies toward commercialization. 

• Experience conducting VOC, market assessments, opportunity reviews, competitive analysis, and SWOT analysis. 

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience supporting portfolio investment, pricing, rebate, and commercialization decisions. 

• Excellent strategic thinking, executive communication, presentation, and cross-functional stakeholder leadership skills. 

• Ability to provide decisive direction while navigating technical uncertainty, incomplete information, and competing priorities. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field. 

• Experience with advanced logic, DRAM, NAND, advanced packaging, and emerging semiconductor technologies. 

• Knowledge of specialty chemicals, precursor and etch chemistries, materials, contamination control, and semiconductor process integration. 

• Experience working directly with leading semiconductor manufacturers and equipment suppliers. 

Why Work at Entegris 

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. 

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office. 

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.