Location: US/ Zhuhai, depends on candidates location

Position: Full Time

Reports To: Multek CEO

[Compensation: To be determined based on qualifications and experience]

Job Summary:

The [VP/Director of Product & Technology] will be responsible for leading the company’s technological vision and strategy while driving innovation, customer engagement, and R&D initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise, customer interaction skills, and the ability to align business strategies with technological advancements. The [VP/Director of Product & Technology] will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including sales and engineering teams, factory operations, and customers, to ensure the company’s technology and capabilities meet market demands and maintain a competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer-Specific Technical Support

Engage in field calls and meetings to discuss technical capabilities related to specific designs.

Collaborate with customer engineering teams to evaluate design options and capabilities.

Review data and conduct stack-up analysis to ensure design accuracy.

Generate and analyze Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reports and oversee data processing with factory teams.

Partner with Sales to address technical attributes and ensure seamless customer engagement.

Sales and Field Applications Engineering (“FAE”) Support

Address technology-related queries and challenges related to capabilities and quality.

Provide training sessions and presentations on company technology and strategic initiatives.

Assist in evaluating customer technology needs and translating them into factory requirements.

Customer Interaction and Engagement

Deliver updates and presentations on R&D activities.

Participate in customer meetings addressing quality issues and strategic business updates.

Conduct educational “Lunch and Learn” sessions for customers and internal teams.

Technical Presentations

Develop and deliver presentations on corporate overview, technology roadmap, and materials.

Design and maintain standard presentation templates and formats.

Factory Capabilities Management

Document and maintain an up-to-date repository of factory capabilities.

Create and distribute handouts and presentations for both internal teams and customers.

Material Strategy Development

Collaborate with factories on material strategy and planning.

Provide technical content and recommendations for Sales teams.

Engage with suppliers to explore new materials and innovations.

Assist Sales in identifying alternative material options.

Digital & Website Management

Develop and oversee content for internal, public, and FAE SharePoint sites.

Coordinate with IT and leadership on website updates and redesigns.

Strategic Planning & Execution

Plan and prepare for global and team meetings.

Engage with factory teams to discuss customer interactions and business needs.

Review and provide input on factory plans and strategy alignment.

Administrative Responsibilities

Review and approve Technical Review Questionnaires (TRQ) and Expense (EXP) requests.

Assess travel requests for FAE members to validate ROI.

Evaluate budget requirements and ensure proper allocation.

Analyze monthly KPI reports and communicate insights.

Provide quarterly bonus updates and communicate performance evaluations.

Deliver bi-weekly financial closure updates for the FAE team.

Share updates with leadership regarding important matters and activities.

Research & Development (R&D) Oversight

Collaborate with R&D teams to align activities with customer expectations and innovation objectives.

Address challenges between capability requirements, staffing, and project timelines.

Intellectual Property (IP) & Patent Management

Work closely with legal teams to facilitate IP filings and patent applications.

Review and refine patent application content before submission.

Manage quarterly patent bonus updates and payouts.

Assess patent maintenance fees and determine their relevance based on technology strategy.

Maintain and update the company’s patent database.

Collect and organize year-end China patent details for reporting and compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CME team on DFM and stack-up automation improvements.

Facilitate CME updates and training sessions with FAE team support.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

15+ years of experience in technology leadership, engineering, or product development within the manufacturing or electronics industry.

Strong technical expertise in materials, design engineering, and manufacturing processes.

Experience in customer-facing roles with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Proven track record of managing R&D and technology roadmaps.

Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive strategic alignment.

Willingness to travel as required for customer engagements and factory visits.