Technical Semiconductor Engineer
NT$2.8M - NT$3.3M/yr+ 20%–35% target annual incentive + Company-paid business travel
Senior
Master's
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
In PersonPrimarily based in the Hsinchu office; requires 30%–50% travel throughout APAC excluding China.
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering, Implementation & Technical Account Management
About the job
Requirements
- A master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Semiconductor Technology, or another related STEM discipline is required; equivalent technical qualifications combined with relevant commercial experience may be considered.
- At least 7 years of successful experience in technical sales, applications engineering, business development, field engineering, or other customer-facing semiconductor roles.
- Experience supporting semiconductor equipment, vacuum systems, thin films, atomic layer deposition, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, advanced materials, or related capital equipment markets.
- Working knowledge of atomic layer deposition and thin-film deposition technologies and their applications in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, energy storage, or advanced materials processing.
- Technical aptitude to understand complex manufacturing processes and communicate value-based solutions effectively.
- Written, verbal, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
- Problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking skills.
- Hands-on experience using customer relationship management platforms.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and professional-level English.
- Legal authorization to work in Taiwan and ability to travel extensively throughout APAC excluding China.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in production, fabrication, laboratory, or manufacturing environments and adhere to company safety policies, facility procedures, and applicable health protocols.
- Ability to routinely communicate with customers and colleagues through presentations, meetings, and discussions; frequently use computers and communication devices; and stand, walk, reach, and handle equipment or demonstration materials.
- Ability to occasionally work near operating equipment and manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of Forge Nano's atomic layer deposition equipment, customer applications, and value proposition for semiconductor manufacturers and advanced technology companies.
- Identify, qualify, and advance new business opportunities across APAC excluding China, with primary emphasis on Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.
- Build and maintain an opportunity pipeline while supporting regional sales growth objectives.
- Monitor semiconductor industry trends, customer technology roadmaps, emerging applications, and competitive developments.
- Support strategic account development initiatives focused on long-term revenue growth and customer retention.
- Represent Forge Nano at trade shows, technical conferences, customer visits, industry forums, and partner meetings throughout the region.
- Lead technical discovery discussions to understand customer process requirements, manufacturing challenges, and commercial objectives.
- Translate customer needs into Forge Nano solution opportunities and collaborate with Applications, Engineering, Sales, and Service teams to develop proposals.
- Provide technical guidance through pre-sales evaluations, feasibility studies, demonstrations, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and post-sale support.
- Support customer qualification efforts involving atomic layer deposition, thin-film deposition, advanced materials, and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Develop technical proposals, quotations, commercial presentations, and customer documentation.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to engineering and executive audiences.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers, strategic accounts, channel partners, and semiconductor ecosystem stakeholders.
- Support customer satisfaction, repeat business opportunities, installed-base growth, and long-term account development.
- Coordinate customer communications and project activities across internal functions.
- Provide ongoing technical and commercial support throughout the customer lifecycle.
- Help customers evaluate process improvements, production objectives, and technology adoption strategies.
- Provide technical input for product positioning, messaging, marketing collateral, presentations, webinars, and customer-facing content.
- Support development of regional marketing strategies and market awareness initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, forecasts, and sales activities in customer relationship management systems.
- Support commercial planning, pipeline reviews, forecasting activities, and business reporting.
- Collaborate with global teams to support strategic initiatives and business growth objectives.
- Work primarily from the Hsinchu, Taiwan office and interact regularly with semiconductor manufacturers, research organizations, channel partners, and technology stakeholders throughout APAC excluding China.
- Travel approximately 30%–50% throughout APAC excluding China for customer facilities, industry conferences, trade shows, partner organizations, and strategic account meetings.
Desired Qualifications
- HubSpot experience.
- Additional Japanese or Korean language capability.
- Experience supporting semiconductor fabs, foundries, integrated device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers, original equipment manufacturers, or advanced manufacturing companies.
- Direct experience with semiconductor process development, equipment qualification, or thin-film applications.
- Established relationships within APAC semiconductor markets outside mainland China.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology organizations.
About the company
Forge Nano develops and deploys Atomic Armor, a nanocoating that enhances manufactured products, especially in semiconductors and powders. Atomic Armor is deposited at the nanoscale onto surfaces or powders, improving battery life, fuel stability, medicine shelf life, and wafer durability. The company differentiates itself with a scalable, industry-grade coating platform proven across diverse materials, building on its lab-to-commercial scaling heritage from the University of Colorado ALD group. Its goal is to help manufacturers boost performance and sustainability by applying durable nanoscale coatings at scale.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Thornton, Colorado
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 22, 2026 registration became effective, clearing a major hurdle for the NASDAQ listing.
- Samsung SDI invested $20 million and committed conditional cell purchases starting in 2028.
- DOE-backed Morrisville expansion targets 3 GWh annually and more than 250 North Carolina jobs.
What critics are saying
- ATII merger still needs October 16, 2026 shareholder approval; failure blocks public listing.
- Morrisville gigafactory starts in 2028, leaving execution risk before any scaled battery revenue.
- Forge Nano’s $40 million 2026 revenue target is small against a $300 million buildout.
What makes Forge Nano unique
- Atomic Armor spans semiconductors, batteries, and pharma, extending Forge Nano beyond one market.
- Samsung SDI partnership gives Forge Nano manufacturing know-how and a 2028 procurement path.
- Nanexa JDA on September 22, 2026 validates ALD coatings in GMP pharmaceutical equipment.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match