What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager/ Technical Manager (7117) position at TSMC?
Account Manager/ Technical Manager (7117)
- Build and sustain C‑level relationships at the customer, ensuring frequent executive‑level alignment with TSMC.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on Performance, Power, Area (PPA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and ongoing cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Anticipate and address customer challenges, balancing TSMC’s objectives with the customer’s product and operational priorities.
- Drive the initiation, execution, and expansion of joint business programs, including new technology adoption and roadmap alignment.
- Lead contract negotiations and pricing strategy across silicon wafers, testing, assembly, and advanced packaging to optimize growth and profitability.
- Conduct competitive analysis to counter pressures from competitors (front‑end performance, and back‑end cost).
- Translate customer product requirements into actionable programs with R&D, Planning, Field Technology Services (FTS), Business Development, Operations, Legal, and Finance.
- Manage weekly allocation and fulfillment cycles with procurement, design, and business units, ensuring consistent demand creation and supply alignment.
- Provide structured business analysis and briefings for Account Directors, VPs, and senior TSMC executives.
- MS in Engineering related field
- 9 years of combined experience in Sales, Business Development, Marketing, or Foundry Management within the semiconductor industry.
- Demonstrated success managing Tier‑1 foundry or IDM accounts representing significant revenue or market share.
- Proven ability to manage executive‑level relationships and navigate high‑pressure customer negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor processes, fab operations, and supply chain dynamics.
- Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and conflict‑management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze and interpret financial statements.
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English.
- MBA in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
- Experience in IC design, product engineering, process technology, or advanced packaging.
- Familiarity with EDA ecosystem firms (Cadence, Synopsys, Ansys).
- Strong project management with ability to synthesize complex technical and business insights into clear recommendations.
- High EQ, independence, and resilience in capacity‑constrained, customer‑facing environments.
- Monthly travel (~10%) to customer sites within USA.
- Annual travel to TSMC headquarters in Taiwan.
- The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry
- The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence
- Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology
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Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
Salary : $123,500 - $180,500