At Elevate Semiconductor, we empower semiconductor and system test customers by creating world class ICs that tackle the industry’s most complex automated test equipment challenges. Our innovative team designs the lowest power, highest density solutions to reduce cost of test while pushing performance forward.
We are seeking a highly technical Director of Technical Marketing to serve as a key interface between customers, engineering, and product teams. This is not a traditional marketing role.
This individual will translate complex technical problems into clear product direction, positioning, and customer solutions.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical interface to customers, supporting both pre sales and post sales engagements
- Lead deep technical discussions, presentations, and design reviews with customers and internal teams
- Work closely with customers to understand system level requirements and technical challenges, translating Voice of Customer into actionable product insights
- Partner with Design, Test, and Applications teams to drive technical alignment between customer needs and product execution
- Support product bring up, characterization, qualification, and benchmarking activities
- Troubleshoot customer issues and provide hands on technical guidance during integration, evaluation, and debug
- Develop and deliver technical training to internal teams, customers, and partners
- Create high quality technical collateral including presentations, application notes, and whitepapers
- Collaborate with Sales to support customer opportunities and drive design wins through strong technical engagement
- Act as a focal point for customer feedback, ensuring accurate and detailed communication back to engineering teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred
- 12+ years of experience in semiconductor product definition, applications, or highly technical marketing roles
- Strong technical foundation in semiconductor devices and system-level behavior
- Demonstrated ability to engage in detailed technical discussions with engineers and customers, including debugging, performance analysis, and tradeoff discussions
- Experience working directly with OEM customers on complex technical integrations
- Hands on experience with product bring up, characterization, qualification, or system-level validation
- Experience developing technical presentations, training materials, or documentation
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, test, and applications teams
- Experience supporting global customers or cross-geographical teams
Preferences
- Experience with semiconductor test, ATE, or related systems
Benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Performance Bonuses
- Free Lunch Catered in by Local Restaurants
- Private Equity Options
- Retirement Plans
- Sabbatical Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Days
- Relocation Assistance
- Conference Attendance Support
- Biweekly Phone Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD preferred
- 12+ years of experience in semiconductor product definition, applications, or highly technical marketing roles
- Strong technical foundation in semiconductor devices and system level behavior
- Experience working directly with OEM customers on complex technical integrations
- Hands-on experience with product bring-up, characterization, qualification, or system level validation
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear communication
- Experience developing technical presentations, training materials, or documentation
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, test, and applications teams
What We Do
ElevATE is a leading supplier of innovative, low power, high density components for the design of next generation Automated Test Equipment (ATE). With a proven track record of consistently delivering the highest density, lowest power solutions available, systems designed around ElevATE products have a competitive advantage in the ATE market space and are able to adapt successfully to emerging trends and challenges while providing ever increasing end user value. ElevATE offers a wide variety of solutions for the ATE market with variable levels of integration so that we can serve the unique requirements of multiple end user segments such as System on a Chip (SOC) Test, Memory Test, Test During Burn-in (TDBI), In-Circuit Test (ICT) and beyond. ElevATE was founded in June, 2012 by the former members of the Intersil ATE product line. Our founders have over 100 years of combined ATE experience while supporting roles directly related to ATE at companies like Brooktree Corp, Edge Semiconductor, Semtech, Megatest, Nextest, Maxim, and Planet ATE. This broad knowledge base and experience enables ElevATE to provide focused support that caters to the unique requirements of the ATE market.
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