onsemi
Applications Engineering and Product Lifecycle Transformation Leader – MTS
onsemi, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Applications Engineering and Product Lifecycle Transformation Leader – MTS
onsemi is seeking a seasoned Applications Engineering and Product Lifecycle Transformation Leader at the Member of Technical Staff grade to drive our product planning and lifecycle management initiatives. This strategic role will lead AI-first, data-driven transformations in how we define, launch new products, and retire obsolete products, ensuring all aspects of the “whole product” – from technical collateral to go-to-market plans – are in place for success. The candidate should have deep experience in semiconductor product marketing and applications engineering, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional projects. A passion for learning AI and utilizing AI for transforming business processes is required. Location: San Jose, CA or Scottsdale, AZ Responsibilities
Lead Whole Product Planning (WPP) and PLM initiatives: drive cross-functional WPP and product lifecycle taskforces, steer large-scale process improvements and IT transformation projects to enhance new product introduction and lifecycle management processes. AI-Driven Product Planning Transformation: leverage AI tools to accelerate product planning, including plan reviews and generating first-draft product collateral (datasheets, product briefs, presentations) to jump-start marketing content creation. Evaluation Board (EVB) & Kit Governance: oversee governance and lifecycle management of EVBs and reference design kits with robust SOPs and templates for planning, production, inventory, and quality to support timely product launches. Cross-Functional Process Improvement: develop and refine best practices, templates, and matrices to improve execution across product lifecycle phases; maintain Whole Product Plan templates and RACI definitions across Ramp, Mature, Decline, and End-of-Life stages. Digital Transformation Projects: drive digital tools to support product planning and analytics; work with IT to enhance WPP automation tools and dashboards for portfolio reviews and KPI tracking. New Product Launch Execution: ensure a comprehensive “whole product” plan is developed and executed for each new product, including market requirements alignment, value proposition, collateral, and samples for a successful launch. Collaboration and Alignment: work with Product Marketing, R&D/Design, Sales, Operations, and Corporate Marketing to align product definitions and launch plans; facilitate interlock meetings to gain buy-in from stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Reporting: track and report on metrics for product planning efficacy and performance; identify gaps and drive corrective actions; update WPP processes based on post-mortems and feedback. EVB/Kit Program Oversight: chair EVB/Kit meetings, resolve roadblocks in EVB supply or documentation, improve customer experience, and feed lessons learned into future product plans. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or related field) required; MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Industry Experience:
10+ years in the semiconductor industry, with substantial experience in product marketing, applications engineering, or related technical product management roles. At least 5 years in a leadership capacity managing cross-functional initiatives. Semiconductor Process Knowledge:
Strong understanding of semiconductor product development cycles and business processes; familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Agile PLM) is required. AI and Analytical Skills:
Experience with data-driven decision-making; desirable experience with AI tools for business process improvement and document generation. Project & Program Leadership:
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects; strong project management, prioritization, and risk mitigation skills. Process Improvement Orientation:
Experience documenting workflows, SOPs, and driving digital transformation or IT implementations for process automation. Technical Expertise:
Knowledge of semiconductor product marketing collateral (data sheets, application notes, eval boards, reference designs) and ability to contribute to customer-facing technical content. Leadership & Communication:
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to present to executives and obtain buy-in across stakeholders. Global Collaboration:
Experience working with distributed teams across geographies and cultures. Adaptability:
Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to handle ambiguity. About Us onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future, focusing on automotive and industrial end-markets and megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G/cloud infrastructure. More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits About The Team We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Discrimination in any form is prohibited by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing Note: This refined description preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications while removing unrelated postings and maintaining legally required statements.
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onsemi is seeking a seasoned Applications Engineering and Product Lifecycle Transformation Leader at the Member of Technical Staff grade to drive our product planning and lifecycle management initiatives. This strategic role will lead AI-first, data-driven transformations in how we define, launch new products, and retire obsolete products, ensuring all aspects of the “whole product” – from technical collateral to go-to-market plans – are in place for success. The candidate should have deep experience in semiconductor product marketing and applications engineering, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional projects. A passion for learning AI and utilizing AI for transforming business processes is required. Location: San Jose, CA or Scottsdale, AZ Responsibilities
Lead Whole Product Planning (WPP) and PLM initiatives: drive cross-functional WPP and product lifecycle taskforces, steer large-scale process improvements and IT transformation projects to enhance new product introduction and lifecycle management processes. AI-Driven Product Planning Transformation: leverage AI tools to accelerate product planning, including plan reviews and generating first-draft product collateral (datasheets, product briefs, presentations) to jump-start marketing content creation. Evaluation Board (EVB) & Kit Governance: oversee governance and lifecycle management of EVBs and reference design kits with robust SOPs and templates for planning, production, inventory, and quality to support timely product launches. Cross-Functional Process Improvement: develop and refine best practices, templates, and matrices to improve execution across product lifecycle phases; maintain Whole Product Plan templates and RACI definitions across Ramp, Mature, Decline, and End-of-Life stages. Digital Transformation Projects: drive digital tools to support product planning and analytics; work with IT to enhance WPP automation tools and dashboards for portfolio reviews and KPI tracking. New Product Launch Execution: ensure a comprehensive “whole product” plan is developed and executed for each new product, including market requirements alignment, value proposition, collateral, and samples for a successful launch. Collaboration and Alignment: work with Product Marketing, R&D/Design, Sales, Operations, and Corporate Marketing to align product definitions and launch plans; facilitate interlock meetings to gain buy-in from stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Reporting: track and report on metrics for product planning efficacy and performance; identify gaps and drive corrective actions; update WPP processes based on post-mortems and feedback. EVB/Kit Program Oversight: chair EVB/Kit meetings, resolve roadblocks in EVB supply or documentation, improve customer experience, and feed lessons learned into future product plans. Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or related field) required; MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Industry Experience:
10+ years in the semiconductor industry, with substantial experience in product marketing, applications engineering, or related technical product management roles. At least 5 years in a leadership capacity managing cross-functional initiatives. Semiconductor Process Knowledge:
Strong understanding of semiconductor product development cycles and business processes; familiarity with PLM tools (e.g., Agile PLM) is required. AI and Analytical Skills:
Experience with data-driven decision-making; desirable experience with AI tools for business process improvement and document generation. Project & Program Leadership:
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects; strong project management, prioritization, and risk mitigation skills. Process Improvement Orientation:
Experience documenting workflows, SOPs, and driving digital transformation or IT implementations for process automation. Technical Expertise:
Knowledge of semiconductor product marketing collateral (data sheets, application notes, eval boards, reference designs) and ability to contribute to customer-facing technical content. Leadership & Communication:
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to present to executives and obtain buy-in across stakeholders. Global Collaboration:
Experience working with distributed teams across geographies and cultures. Adaptability:
Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to handle ambiguity. About Us onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future, focusing on automotive and industrial end-markets and megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G/cloud infrastructure. More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits About The Team We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Discrimination in any form is prohibited by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing Note: This refined description preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications while removing unrelated postings and maintaining legally required statements.
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