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Platform Manager - Semiconductor
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At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we're looking for a Platform Manager
• Semiconductor to take ownership of the core technology platforms that power
multiple product lines across our semiconductor solutions portfolio. This is a
high-impact role where you'll define platform strategy, influence investment
decisions, drive innovation, and help deliver cutting-edge equipment used by
some of the world's leading technology companies.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of
our products while delivering meaningful value to customers, the business, and
the semiconductor industry.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
As Platform Manager, you'll own the vision, strategy, and lifecycle of key
product platforms, ensuring they deliver outstanding customer value while
supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Key responsibilities
• Defining and owning the product vision, value proposition, and pricing
strategy for your platform
• Developing and maintaining platform roadmaps aligned to customer needs,
market opportunities, and business priorities
• Acting as Product Owner for shared platforms, prioritising features,
capabilities, and investment decisions based on value and impact
• Balancing customer requirements, technical feasibility, cost, and
time-to-market through effective trade-off decisions
• Driving platform standardisation across strategic product lines to improve
efficiency, strengthen supply chains, and optimise procurement leverage
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, equipment
performance, uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Championing sustainability initiatives and ensuring platform compliance with
evolving environmental regulations
• Collaborating closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and
Commercial teams to define and deliver future platform capabilities
• Building business cases and securing investment for platform development and
innovation
• Defining and tracking platform KPIs, lifecycle value, customer outcomes,
quality, and performance metrics
• Promoting industry best practices and increasing awareness of relevant SEMI
standards, including E10, E35, and E79
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking an experienced product or platform leader who combines strategic
thinking with strong technical and commercial acumen.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
• Significant experience in Product Management, Platform Ownership, or Product
Leadership within a complex engineering or technology environment
• Proven track record of managing shared technology platforms, systems, or
products supporting multiple customer solutions
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, roadmap ownership, and
value-based prioritisation
• Experience working closely with engineering teams in agile, matrix, or hybrid
operating environments
• Commercially astute with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities and
build compelling business cases
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement
with senior leaders
• Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication environments
• Understanding of plasma etch and deposition technologies and their role
within semiconductor fabrication processes
• Awareness of industry standards and equipment performance metrics
QUALIFICATIONS
• Preferred: Degree in Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related
discipline.
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification or professional accreditation in
Product Management, Engineering, or a related field.
THE PERSON
You'll be someone who:
• Thinks strategically while remaining focused on execution and delivery
• Has a strong customer-centric and outcome-driven mindset
• Enjoys solving complex problems and making difficult prioritisation decisions
• Builds strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Brings clarity and direction in ambiguous situations
• Combines analytical thinking with commercial awareness
WHY JOIN OXFORD INSTRUMENTS?
At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, you'll be part of a global technology
leader enabling breakthrough discoveries and advancing semiconductor innovation.
You'll work alongside talented experts, influence the direction of future
technologies, and make a genuine impact on products used around the world.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Structured career development opportunities
• A collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all
backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any
barriers you feel you may be facing in your
application process with us.
Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier
List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward
candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments
employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for
any fees related to unsolicited CVs.