Head of Systems Architecture & Integration

Your role as the Head of Systems Architecture & Integration within the Semiconductor Division (SUN) at Edwards is to be accountable for driving end-to-end technical alignment across the abatement portfolio, ensuring that R&D roadmaps, architectures, and integration strategies translate into coherent, executable, and value-driven outcomes across programmes.

In this role you will:

• Own the development, alignment, and maintenance of a single integrated R&D roadmap (12–36 months) across platforms, subsystems, controls, and software.
• Define and drive adoption of target architectures, standard interfaces, and modularity strategies, balancing commonality vs differentiation.
• Act as the technical integrator across programmes, ensuring roadmap intent is consistently translated into programme execution.
• Identify and resolve cross-company conflicts, duplication, and gaps, driving outcomes through prioritisation and escalation where required.
• Lead early-stage integration planning, ensuring interface definitions, dependencies, and system-level risks are understood before programme maturity (pre-G3/G5).
• Establish and govern technical standards (interfaces, comms, safety architecture, diagnostics, data models) to enable reuse and interoperability.
• Facilitate and lead system-level trade-offs (performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, sustainability).
• Create and drive cross-functional working groups / tiger teams to deliver integrated solutions and resolve critical issues.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and service requirements into clear, aligned technical direction across all participating organisations.
• Provide clear, decision-ready outputs to leadership (options, trade-offs, recommendations) and drive decisions to closure.

This position will report to VP, Engineering - Abatement & Systems.

Education: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems or similar); Master’s preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Strong experience in semiconductor equipment or complex engineered systems.
• Proven track record in cross-functional or multi-organisation technical leadership.
• Experience delivering or governing R&D roadmaps and system architectures.
• Deep understanding of system integration challenges, interface definition, and dependency management.
• NPI / stage-gate processes and failure modes.
• Experience working across global engineering teams and matrix organisations.
• Strong appreciation of commercial drivers.

Skills:

• Strong influencing and constructive challenge capability at senior levels.
• Ability to drive alignment and decisions in ambiguous environments.
• Excellent structured problem-solving and facilitation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical topics into clear executive communication.
• Strong ownership mindset with focus on outcomes, not activity.

In return, we offer:

• Culture of trust and accountability that empowers you to make impactful decisions and drive innovation.
• Lifelong learning and career growth opportunities supported by tailored development programs and mentorship.
• Engagement in cutting-edge projects at the forefront of vacuum technology innovation, collaborating with global experts.
• Comprehensive compensation package aligned with your skills and experience, alongside attractive benefits including health and wellness initiatives.

Job location: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Product Companies based in Korea, China, UK.