We are seeking a full-time Semiconductor Technology and Strategy Leader in our Olathe, KS location. 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. A new challenge every day. There will be regular exposure to executives within Garmin and with our key suppliers, along with access to cutting edge technology from around the globe. You will team with our engineers to vet the options and create strategies that make a real difference in our success.
Essential Functions
Create and deploy a semiconductor strategy for Garmin's product teams including Fitness, Consumer Auto, Outdoor and Marine
Manage relationships through supplier engagement and assessment as well as segment communication, coordination, alignment and knowledge management
Find revolutionary new technologies and stay abreast of Garmin's needs
Serve as the semiconductor interface to the Executive team
Drive technology through research, evaluation, and validation of new suppliers/components to deliver evolutionary improvements
Develop existing relationships and initiate dialogue with new suppliers
Advocate with suppliers for the development of solutions that solve our technical challenges
Travel (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
Experience in similar role, with a background in technical marketing or technical sales, field applications, or system engineering
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
