Semiconductor Technology & Strategy Leader

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Semiconductor Technology & Strategy Leader at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. This is an individual contributor role where you will drive technology, engage with semiconductor suppliers, and ensure that the best solutions are selected for use in our products. This is a crucial role where you will have ownership to create and drive Garmin strategy for semiconductors. Working across different Garmin businesses, you will guide the engineering teams and set up decisions that directly impact our product's competitiveness and fundamental success.

Essential Functions

• Manage relationships through supplier engagement and assessment as well as segment communication, coordination, alignment and knowledge management
• Drive technology selection, testing, troubleshooting and cost reduction strategy
• Coordinate supplier releationships - develop existing relationshps and initiate dialogue with new suppliers
• Serve as the semiconductor interface to the Executive team
• Drive technology through researching, testing and validating new suppliers/components to ensure evolutionary improvements in current technologies and ensuring Garmin has and is first to market with revolutionary new and exciting technologies
• Push for evolutionary improvements in current technologies
• Ensure product relevancy by developing and maintaining inside knowledge of product requirements and selecting the best technology for each product type
• International travel required (10% or less)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the component technology industries
• Demonstrated success in working business deals and negotiations as well as strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess the ability to lead and sell strategies across Garmin business segments
• Demonstrated knowledge of Garmin's overall product line and customers

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical marketing or sales, Field Applications Engineering (FAE) expereince, System Engineering experience or experience as a Technical Commodity Manager
• Business Development experience with semiconductors or similar component technology

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits