Deputy Director, Partnerships – Technical Integration

SEMI

. Lead NNME’s strategy to align semiconductor technology and industry needs with workforce development and educational outcomes .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $196,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in semiconductor technology and workforce development, with a strong focus on aligning educational outcomes with industry needs. Proven ability to translate technical requirements into actionable workforce strategies and build strategic partnerships across various sectors.

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Semiconductor Industry ExpertiseWorkforce Development StrategyAI and Automation KnowledgeStakeholder Engagement SkillsCurriculum Alignment and Validation

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Hard Skills

Workforce ForecastingTechnology RoadmappingCompetency Framework DevelopmentCurriculum DevelopmentIndustry Standards DevelopmentSmart ManufacturingAI ApplicationsOccupational Standards KnowledgeTraining and Credentialing StrategiesDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam EngagementStakeholder ManagementStrategic Planning

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsLearning TechnologiesDigital SolutionsWorkforce Intelligence SystemsSimulation Tools

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor EcosystemMicroelectronicsCHIPS InitiativesNSF-Funded ProgramsTechnical LiaisonIndustry Validation PracticesExperiential LearningNational InvestmentsTechnical Consultant Working GroupSEMI Membership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead NNME’s strategy to align semiconductor technology and industry needs with workforce development and educational outcomes
Monitor technology trends and assess implications for occupations, workforce demand, skills, and education pathways
Ensure workforce and education initiatives reflect current industry practices, tools, technologies, and standards
Translate industry intelligence into actionable recommendations for NNME leadership and Regional Nodes
Ensure technical quality and industry relevance across NNME workforce and education initiatives
Establish and lead industry validation processes for pathways, curricula, credentials, and competency frameworks
Liaise with the NNME Technical Consultant Working Group
Lead workforce intelligence efforts and connect demand signals to training, credentialing, and pathway development strategies
Lead NNME’s strategy related to artificial intelligence, automation, smart manufacturing, and emerging technologies
Assess technological change impacts on semiconductor occupations and workforce requirements
Identify opportunities to leverage AI-enabled tools, simulations, workforce intelligence, learning technologies, and digital solutions
Serve as NNME’s primary industry and technical liaison to SEMI Americas
Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor employers, SEMI member companies, technical communities, and national partners
Represent NNME in industry, workforce, government, research, and education forums
Strengthen employer participation in workforce planning, validation activities, experiential learning, and talent development initiatives
Identify strategic technical support for NNME Regional Nodes and facilitate access to experts, employers, and industry resources
Support national Communities of Practice and collaboration among employers, educators, workforce organizations, researchers, and government partners
Contribute to strategic planning, sustainability initiatives, and long-term workforce ecosystem development
Serve as a visionary leader within NNME and contribute to organizational strategy, management, and health
Collaborate with SEMI Foundation leadership, federal partners, industry stakeholders, and Regional Nodes
Provide industry perspective on performance assessment, continuous improvement, and strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the semiconductor or microelectronics industry
Extensive senior leadership experience in semiconductor technology, manufacturing, workforce development, operations, engineering, or related functions
Deep knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem, including manufacturing, equipment, materials, packaging, testing, workforce requirements, and industry trends
Experience translating technical and industry requirements into workforce, education, training, competency, or credentialing strategies
Knowledge of competency frameworks, occupational standards, curriculum alignment, and industry validation practices
Understanding of emerging technologies including AI, automation, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and related trends
Proven success building strategic partnerships across industry, government, workforce, education, and research sectors
Exceptional written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Exceptional management and leadership skills; adept at engaging, supporting, and leading highly skilled teams
Advanced degree in engineering, materials science, physics, business, workforce development, or related discipline (preferred)
Experience with SEMI, industry associations, or technology consortia (preferred)
Experience in semiconductor workforce development, education, training, career pathways, or credentialing initiatives (preferred)
Familiarity with CHIPS-related initiatives, NSF-funded programs, Microelectronics Commons, or similar national investments (preferred)
Experience with workforce forecasting, technology roadmapping, smart manufacturing, AI applications, or industry standards development (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars
Opportunities for rotational assignments
Work-life balance
Equal opportunity employer