Technology Solution Sales Lead, VTT Micronova Fabrication Facility
Are you passionate about developing semiconductor technology platforms that enable advanced research, pilot-line operations and future industrialization? Do you want to work at the intersection of process integration, design enablement, metrology, quality systems and data-driven process development? VTT might be just the place for you.
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Micronova is a leading research and pilot-line environment for microelectronics, photonics and quantum technologies. The FAB organization provides the common process platforms, infrastructure and operational capabilities that enable technology development from early research to pilot-line readiness. These process platforms span silicon photonics, MEMS, nanoelectronics, advanced 3D integration and quantum technologies, including Thick SOI and SiN photonic integrated circuits (PICs), MEMS-based Fabry-Perot and BAW devices, non-volatile memories and TSV-based 3D integration. Working closely with researchers, process engineers and technology teams, the FAB organization supports the development, integration and industrialization of advanced technologies through shared process platforms, metrology capabilities and pilot-line operations.
You will be part of our Digital systems sales team and dedicate your contribution to the Micronova Fabrication Facility.
We are looking for a Technology Solution Sales Lead, Micronova Fab
We are looking for an experienced Technology Solution Sales Lead to build and develop Micronova Fab’s commercial operations. This includes operating model, sales processes, and customer-oriented service offerings. The role combines business development, sales leadership and actual sales work and service productization. The objective is to develop Fab operations into a more scalable, predictable, and customer-oriented entity that supports both research activities and the commercialization of European pilot line programmes. You will work in close collaboration with the Fab Director, researchers and the sales organization.
The VTT office location for this position is Espoo.
With us, you will be responsible for:
Develop and implement Fab’s commercial operating model, including developing the order-to-delivery process in collaboration with the Fab director, research and production organizations
Planning, coordinating and executing sales process from lead to delivery together with research area members and different stakeholders in customer operations
Productize Fab’s technology services and capabilities based on market needs and industry trends
Ensuring continued business relationships with existing customers and acquiring new customers and driving sales growth
Participating in negotiations, thinking holistically to create cross-VTT offers and ensuring all different aspects are taken into account (pricing, deliverables, trade regulations)
Participate with research teams in offers and contracts creation according to VTT’s sales guidelines, ensuring all different aspects are taken into account (pricing, deliverables, trade regulations)
Implementing frame agreements, including compliance with valid customer‑specific agreements, collaboration models and pricing models
Participating in marketing action planning and execution, participating in and coordinating events participations
Who we are looking for:
Several years of experience in a hands-on sales role in value-based and consultative solution sales, including a demonstrated ability of selling project entities and solutions that are tailored and fitted to specific customer needs
A person who is motivated to develop and enhance different ways of transferring our inventions to innovations through our customers
A proven track record in developing processes, operating models, or business scalability
A demonstrated track-record on managing customer relationships, understanding customer needs and enabling our customers’ business growth
Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders in a matrix organization and engage relevant people in building winning cases
Experience in semiconductor, microelectronics or photonics
Good communication skills in English, both oral and written, are required. Other possible language skills (Finnish, German, French etc.) are considered as an advantage
Excellent negotiation and networking skills
Higher level degree in a relevant field
As a person, we hope that you:
Truly enjoy working with customers and your motivation comes from finding solutions for customers
Have a collaborative mindset and ambition to drive results and close deals. You successfully motivate and influence colleagues and customers by reaching your goals in good collaboration with others
Are energetic and dynamic professional who is thriving on actively grasping leads, contacting sales prospects and new customers hands-on
Have a proactive approach and desire to develop sales in the research area
Have an analytical mindset and like a systematic approach in sales
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 23 September 2026.
Interested and want to know more?
For further information, please contact Petri Söderena, Director +358 40 357 3420 on Thu 10.9 at 9.00 – 10.00 am and Wed 16.9 at 9.00 – 10.00 am.
We look forward to hearing from you!
