About the role
About Us: ZEISS is a global technology and innovation leader in optics and optoelectronics. Founded in Germany in 1846, ZEISS operates in 50+ countries and offers career opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, research, sales, and technology.
As a foundation-owned company, ZEISS is committed to responsibility, quality, and continuous innovation. Employees help shape the future through cutting-edge technology and impactful work. With a strong North American presence since 1925 and 20+ locations, ZEISS partners with industries including semiconductor, automotive, biomedical research, and medical technology, and is a leading manufacturer of eyeglass lenses, camera and cinema lenses, and precision optical systems.
What’s the role?
The Head of SMT
-
US
is responsible for
leading and managing the overall operations and resources
, ensuring the achievement of organizational goals and
objectives . Th is
role
represents
the organization and
maintains
relationships with internal and external stakeholders , providing one voice to
represent
ZEISS SMT
- .
- Th e Head of SMT - US
- plays a pivotal role in
- fostering a positive work environment, building a
- cohesive,
- collaborative
- and high- performing
- team that
- drives the
- strategic direction of the organization .
This includes
- business development ,
- field marketing,
- leading
- the
- technology
- roadmap s ,
- maintaining
- the installation basis, product
- sales
- and
- continuously
- develop ing
- partnership s ,
- inc luding but not limited to
- ZEISS SMT, ZEISS INC,
ZEISS SMT SSC
- teams
- and
- our
- customers.
Finally, this person
- is
- r esponsible
- for
- developing
- the SMT - US
- organization ,
- reporting structure s ,
- synergies
- and d riv ing the
- cultural development of team leaders and members
including talent management
.
Sound Interesting?
What you’ll do in this role
:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Provide visionary leadership, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Lead and develop the e
xecutive team and senior management.
Strategic Planning
Develop and execute strategic plans to advance the organization’s mission and
objectives .
Identify
- opportunities for growth and
- improvement and
- allocate
- resources accordingly.
Financial Oversight
Manage the organization's budget and financial resources, ensuring financial stability and accountability through effective financial planning, reporting, and auditing processes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and
maintain
relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, clients, and the community. Advocate for the organization’s interests and mission.
Sales
Ensure meeting
- s a les objectives
- and
- implementing negotiation excellence
Performance Monitoring
Establish
- performance metrics
- (KPI)
- and evaluate organizational progress towards goals. Implement corrective action s as
- necessary
- ensur ing
- objectives
- are met.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure the organization adheres to legal and regulatory requirements,
- maintaining
- high standards
- of governance and ethical conduct.
Operational Management
Oversee daily operations ensur
- ing
- efficient and effective management of resources. Implement policies
- /
- procedures to enhance productivity and compliance.
Global Key Account Management
Manages customer relations and
- facilitates
- global way of work for customers which are
- headquartered
- in USA
Culture and Innovation
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure the recruitment, retention, and development of high
-
quality staff.
Your Qualifications 10+ years in semiconductor or strongly related sectors and a demonstrated history of senior leadership in a similar company. Master’s in Electrical Engineering , Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related field
Strong strategic thinking
- ,
- planning
- and decision - making
- skills
- Financial acumen and experience in budget management
Exceptional communication and interpersonal
abilities
Ability to build and
- maintain
- effective relationships with stakeholders
- Capability to work in matrix organization and manage
- your senior
- managers
Demonstrated ability to inspire
- and motivate
- teams
- towards achieving goals
The annual pay range for this position is $270,000 – $330,000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Debra Ann Rybolt
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).