Sales Engineer - Semiconductor (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Company:

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

 

 

Job Description:

Are you passionate about advanced materials, semiconductor technology, and solving complex engineering challenges? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Sales Engineer, Semiconductor to lead growth within one of our most strategic markets.

This is more than a sales role. It's an opportunity to become the technical and commercial leader for our Semiconductor business. You'll build relationships with leading OEMs, end users, and key industry partners while helping engineers identify innovative thermoplastic material solutions for demanding semiconductor applications. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with business development and want to help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Drive Semiconductor Market Growth

• Develop and execute growth strategies across key semiconductor applications, including wet processing, in-chamber, CMP, and backend test
• Map the semiconductor market to identify OEMs, end users, and emerging business opportunities
• Identify and prioritize strategic accounts and key decision-makers across engineering, procurement, and quality organizations
• Monitor industry trends, certifications, and evolving application requirements to position Mitsubishi Chemical for long-term success

Become the Technical Sales Leader

• Serve as the technical expert supporting Territory Managers and Regional Sales Managers on strategic customer opportunities
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities while partnering with the commercial team to drive successful outcomes
• Participate in customer meetings to provide application guidance, troubleshooting, and material recommendations
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline using Salesforce or a comparable CRM platform
• Mentor sales professionals and channel partners on semiconductor applications, materials, and technical selling techniques

Deliver Technical Application Support

• Help engineers and customers select materials based on application requirements, operating environment, chemical exposure, and manufacturability
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to recommend optimal material solutions
• Support technical evaluations, customer qualifications, and specification changes from concept through implementation
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to solve complex customer challenges

Shape the Future of Advanced Materials

• Gather Voice of the Customer insights to identify unmet needs and future material requirements
• Partner with Product Development and R&D to help shape the next generation of semiconductor materials
• Evaluate competitor materials and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation
• Help influence long-term product strategy through customer and market intelligence

Expand Market Presence

• Drive specification growth for Mitsubishi Chemical materials within semiconductor applications
• Support Advanced Materials University (AMU) training programs for distributors and OEM customers
• Build strong relationships throughout the semiconductor supply chain
• Represent Mitsubishi Chemical as a trusted technical resource within the industry

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience supporting the semiconductor industry
• Direct semiconductor equipment experience as an OEM engineer, equipment engineer, field service engineer, tool owner, or a similar hands-on technical role
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor applications including wet processing, etch, CMP, and/or backend test
• Experience with machined plastics, stock shape materials, or engineered plastic components preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting technical qualifications and specification changes
• Self-starter with the ability to develop strategy and execute with minimal direction
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and technical training skills
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building abilities
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify future customer and industry needs
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline preferred (or equivalent industry experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high-performance thermoplastics and engineered materials
• Existing relationships within the semic