[Hiring] Head of Metrology and Inspection @The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Role Description

The Head of Metrology & Inspection (f/m/d) will lead the overall strategy, growth, and operational execution of the company’s metrology and inspection business focused on advanced semiconductor packaging market segments. This role is accountable for P&L ownership, technology roadmap alignment, and customer engagement with leading IDMs and OSATs, ensuring competitive positioning in high-growth areas such as 2.5D/3D integration, wafer-level and panel-level packaging, and hybrid bonding.

• Full P&L ownership with strategic growth planning for advanced packaging metrology and inspection.
• Drive revenue growth and gross margin optimization through pricing, product mix, and cost control.
• Build strong customer relationships and pursue new opportunities in AI/HPC packaging, chiplet integration, and HBM metrology.
• Oversee product roadmaps, manufacturing, supply chain, and field service to ensure delivery, efficiency, and uptime.
• Lead global sales, channel strategies, pricing models, and expand recurring revenue streams.
• Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team while developing leadership and fostering a customer-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor equipment industry.
• Expertise in metrology and inspection systems.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced packaging architectures (CoWoS, fan-out, hybrid bonding, PLP).
• Proven track record managing P&L and business units exceeding $100M.
• Strong technical understanding of optical inspection and metrology technologies.
• Familiar with key packaging challenges: warpage, overlay, bump/TSV defects, voids.
• Well-connected with leading customers and industry ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and commercial deal-making experience.
• Comfortable operating at both boardroom and customer fab level.

Benefits

• We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
• We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.
• We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.
• Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!