Overview




Brooks Automation is a growing, fast-paced technology leader of Automation Solutions, which support the dynamic and expanding Semiconductor and Life Sciences Lab markets. At Brooks, new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights.




Brooks is looking for a Product Manager as we accelerate our growth journey. Supporting the Brooks Semiconductor Atmospheric Systems business, the Product Manager is responsible for leading the product strategy, executing the product roadmap in a matrix organization, and achieving profitable margin, for a designated product or group of products.




WHAT YOU'LL DO



Assist the Product Line Director or General Manager in the development of a 3-year product and business plan including growth strategy, pro-forma P&L including financial models.
Have overall responsibility for the commercial success of the product line and manage the entire NPD/NPI process.
Act as the leader of the product or group of products and develop business plans, marketing strategy, forecasts, and product positioning, pricing and Go-To-Market plans in the marketplace.
Define and sustain differentiation amongst competing products and oversee market research, monitor competitive activity, identify customer needs, define product requirements, and set technology plans.
Responsible for the product lifecycle management process which includes actively managing product lifecycle/ EOL, setting the services offering strategy, and managing the comprehensive electronics lifecycle management minimizing component EOL issues and maximizing cost savings; setting pricing and contracting to reflect lifecycle, E&O and lot size costs.
Works cross-functionally with engineering, operations, service, and sales to develop new products or enhance existing product(s) or product line(s). Synchronize product development schedules with engineering and operations.
Drive operations and engineering to deliver NPI projects on-time, value engineering savings and overall cost reductions.
Act as the customer advocate internally, articulating, and prioritizing customer needs and defining the value proposition, establishing standard features versus options. Is the "Go To" person for customer/sales and internal technical groups.
Possess a strong understanding of internal technology, the overall new product development effort and processes, total product life cycle and portfolio management. Effectively collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, service, and sales to develop new products or enhance existing product(s) or product line(s).



WHAT YOU'LL BRING



Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related technology field. MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in product management in the Semiconductor or related industry.
Possesses broad Semiconductor industry domain knowledge of customer usage and problems-value of solution. Familiarity with EFEM automation and understanding of wafer handling requirements in Advanced Packaging process flow is a plus.
Adept at working through technical, marketing, sales, and business issues.
Poised presentation in front of customers and members of the Senior Leadership.
Travel with the End User and OEM Sales personnel globally to support ongoing sales and customer activities- max 25%.



WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation & Annual Bonus Incentive
  
  


• Heavily subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums
  
  


• Income Protection - Fully-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
  


• 401(k) Matching
  
  


• Flexible Time Off / Paid Time Off
  
  


• Company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Years
  
  


• Telemedicine
  
  


• Employee Referral Program
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program
  
  


• Adoption Assistance
  
  


• Tuition Assistance
  
  


• Student Loan Program
  
  


• Group Legal Assistance