Company and Job Overview
Our client is a global technology group providing advanced engineering solutions to high-tech industries. Following the acquisition of a specialized European engineering company focusing on semiconductor and microelectronics projects, the company is expanding its business in Europe and seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the semiconductor sector.
This is a newly created position responsible for developing the European market for advanced semiconductor-related technologies and solutions developed in Japan. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and R&D teams in Japan and Europe to identify business opportunities, establish customer relationships, and support the commercialization of innovative technologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities within the semiconductor industry across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Build relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, equipment suppliers, research institutes, and industry partners
- Conduct market research and identify emerging industry trends and customer needs
- Support the introduction and commercialization of new technologies and products in the European market
- Coordinate closely with technical experts, R&D teams, and stakeholders in Japan
- Organize customer meetings, workshops, evaluations, and business development activities
- Prepare business plans, market analyses, and growth strategies
- Act as the key interface between European customers and Japanese engineering teams
Job Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, advanced packaging, process engineering, technical sales, application engineering, product management, or business development
- Strong interest in technology-driven business development
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Business-level English and Japanese
- Japanese language skills are highly required due to close collaboration with engineers in Japan
- Willingness to travel within Europe
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a newly established business initiative with significant growth potential
- Direct exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technologies
- International working environment with close collaboration between Europe and Japan
- Flexible working arrangements and remote work options
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the business expands
- Germany (Remote work possible within Germany, with regular travel to customer sites and company offices)
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