New Technology Manager

Nova’s CTO Group is looking for a New Technology Manager with strong expertise in experimental optics, broad technological knowledge, and proven leadership in driving innovation from concept to implementation.

In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee multiple research and development projects, and collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate emerging technologies into Nova’s innovation pipeline.

Requirements:

Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in team leadership and project management within a technology or R&D environment.
Strong hands-on expertise in experimental optics (e.g., laser systems, interferometry, pump-probe techniques, spectroscopy).
Proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development.
Experience in optical and mechanical system design (advantage).
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and fab environments (advantage).

That special something you bring in:

Ability to assess, compare, and select among multiple technological approaches based on diverse physical principles.
Strong experimental and lab management skills, including the design and integration of complex setups.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative, out-of-the-box mindset.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@novami.com

Role Responsibilities:

What you will be doing:

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact technology projects.
Plan, prioritize, and oversee multiple R&D initiatives, managing the process from concept through feasibility and early development stages.
Identify emerging industry needs and scout, evaluate, and recommend disruptive technologies to address them.
Guide experimental design and execution in optical systems, ensuring robust testing, validation, and documentation practices.
Foster collaboration across internal teams and with external partners, including academia, industry, and suppliers.
Influence Nova’s long-term strategic direction by integrating novel technologies into the corporate roadmap.
Ensure effective project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to meet organizational objectives.

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