Business Development Manager - Electronics

Title: Business Development Manager - Electronics (Vespel®)

Location: OR, CA, AZ, TX, NY, DE United States

Job Description:

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Role Overview

DuPont is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth of DuPont Vespel within the semiconductor industry. This role focuses on influencing early design specifications, building OEM relationships, and advancing application-led solutions across wafer fabrication, testing, and advanced packaging environments.

You will work closely with semiconductor equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fabs, and ecosystem partners to position Vespel as a critical, performance-enabling material in next-generation semiconductor processes.

Location: Remote (Preferred: OR, CA, AZ, TX, NY, DE)

Travel: Up to 50%

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new applications within semiconductor equipment (e.g., Etch, Deposition, CMP, test sockets).

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of specification-driven opportunities across OEMs and fabs.

• Engage early in design cycles to influence material selection and secure specification wins.

• Translate complex process challenges (e.g., plasma exposure, chemical resistance, contamination) into high-value solutions.

• Develop strong relationships with engineering, design, and supply chain stakeholders.

• Partner with technical and cross-functional teams to validate applications and deliver customer value.

• Drive adoption through the full value chain, including OEMs, fabs, machine shops, and distribution partners.

• Position Vespel as a solution that improves yield, uptime, and total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, technical sales, or application engineering in one or more of the following:

• Semiconductor equipment

• Advanced materials

• Precision components or engineered plastics

• Proven ability to influence OEM specifications and drive application-based growth

• Strong technical and commercial acumen with the ability to translate engineering challenges into business opportunities

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or related)

• Experience working directly with semiconductor OEMs and fabs

• Familiarity with semiconductor processes (Etch, Deposition, CMP, Testing)

• Experience navigating complex value chains, including distributors and manufacturing partners

Why Join DuPont?

• Work with a market-leading, high-performance materials brand (Vespel)

• Influence next-generation semiconductor technologies

• High-visibility role with direct impact on growth strategy

• Collaborative, cross-functional environment at the intersection of innovation and commercialization

What Success Looks Like

• Winning new specifications with key semiconductor OEMs

• Building a strong, qualified application pipeline

• Converting opportunities into scalable production revenue

• Expanding relationships across OEMs, fabs, and ecosystem partners

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The Pay range for this role is $107,100.00 - $168,300.00 Annual

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