Senior Director, Technology (Semiconductor / R&D)

Responsibilities: Lead the global Digital Design & Material Innovation function, driving digital transformation and innovation across R&D

Develop and execute the strategy, roadmap, and governance for computational modelling, simulation, AI, and digital engineering capabilities.

Build, mentor, and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams across multiple global locations.

Partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations, IT, and Commercial teams to accelerate product development and improve business outcomes.

Establish enterprise-wide standards, best practices, and governance for modelling, simulation, validation, and digital engineering.

Drive adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, digital twins, simulation, and high-performance computing to enhance innovation and product development.

Collaborate with executive leadership and external research partners to strengthen technology capabilities and support long-term business growth.

Requirements: PhD / Masters

15+ years of leadership experience in computational engineering, modelling & simulation, or digital transformation within R&D-intensive industries.

Proven track record of driving enterprise-wide adoption of simulation, AI, and digital engineering technologies across large global engineering organisations.

Solid knowledge of digital twins, high-performance computing (HPC), cloud computing, and virtual prototyping, with demonstrated experience establishing enterprise-wide modelling standards, governance, and scalable engineering frameworks.

Account Manager Kerwin Tan Kai Bin (R1331624) kerwin.tan@searchasia.com.sg EA16S8107