Senior Manager, Business Enabling Engineering – SSD - Samsung Semiconductor
Bellevue, WA
About the Job
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Advancing the World's Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.
We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
What You'll Do
At Samsung Semiconductor Incorporated, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people – they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. We want the best of the best at Samsung to join our team, not just those who fit into our Culture but those who will ADD to our Culture and make Samsung an even better place to work. Come join the Business Enabling (BE) Engineering team that manages SSD technical accounts in the Seattle WA region. Create global demand by identifying business opportunities, providing Samsung NAND Flash technology solutions for future designs, and managing all technical related issues.
Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our Bellevue, WA office 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.
Job ID: 41976
- Enable global sales by collaborating directly with the customer's design/development engineers and Samsung's Product Planning, Marketing, and Sales teams to assure the optimal Samsung storage (SLC/MLC/TLC NAND Flash, eMMC, UFS, as well as future memory technologies), products are designed into the customer's systems.
- Work to identify the most optimal solution considering key variables such as storage type, capacity, performance, power, cost effectivity, lifecycle, and availability; all while emphasizing Samsung's business and technological interests. This interactive process is applied at every instance from identifying design-in opportunities through product qualifications, thus maximizing product sales.
- Support data sheets, sample requests/management, simulation models, FA reports, etc, with the customer to facilitate successful design-ins and qualifications.
- Manage qualification issues at the customer and support resolution of customer qualification failures. Negotiate priority between multiple qualifications with customer based on achieving Samsung's critical and strategic needs. Strive to assure Samsung is qualified in every possible storage application.
- Manage qualifications at customer sites, including those at their various subcontractors (ODMs, CMs, etc.). Report qualification status and estimated qualification completions to Samsung management on a regular basis, highlighting obstacles and strategies.
- Develop and maintain business relationships with key design/development engineers and managers. This is accomplished through daily interactions and providing exceptional customer support. This is critical as it assures Samsung interests are adequately represented in the customer's decision making process.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Samsung Korea HQ counterparts to ensure efficient and accurate communication with the customer.
What You Bring
- Bachelors with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 13+ years or PhD with 10+ years in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related field preferred.
- Bachelor Degree required. BS Electrical Engineering or Computer Science strongly recommended.
- Prior NAND Flash with Storage (SSD/HDD) engineering experience strongly recommended.
- Direct communication experience with customers is desired, prefer exceptional people skills.
- Must be generally familiar with semiconductor testing processes, various FA techniques, and general semiconductor fabrication technology/processing.
- You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role's function and location, as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
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Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.
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