JOB DESCRIPTION Regional Marketing Manager, Japan Reporting to the Regional Marketing lead, the Regional Marketing Manager for Japan will help drive market share growth, strengthen customer engagement, and translate Japan market needs into actionable product and business strategies. This role serves as the key link between Axcelis headquarters, the Japan sales organization, and local customers across assigned product lines. The ideal candidate combines semiconductor technical knowledge with customer-facing business ability, strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the accountability to deliver results in a complex global environment. Candidates may come from semiconductor equipment, device manufacturing, materials, research, or academic backgrounds. Individuals with semiconductor experience gained while living, studying, working, or conducting research in Japan are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Customer engagement: Drive Japan customer strategy across key accounts; lead customer meetings, technical reviews, and tool evaluations; and build relationships that accelerate adoption. Marketing and strategy: Execute regional marketing plans, develop customer-ready collateral, and align account strategies with product positioning and competitive dynamics. Market insights: Provide actionable intelligence on Japan semiconductor trends, customer roadmaps, TAM, and competitive activity to support planning and business decisions. Sales enablement: Serve as the primary liaison between factory and Japan sales teams; support visits, demos, quotes, upgrades, and product training. Voice of customer: Capture customer feedback, NPS insights, and technical requirements from Japan accounts; translate them into roadmap, feature, and service improvement inputs. Qualifications Experience: Semiconductor experience in technical marketing, applications engineering, process engineering, sales, device manufacturing, materials, research, supplier management, or technical customer-facing roles. Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Business, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline. Advanced degree or equivalent research experience preferred. Language: Business proficiency English required. Native or near-native Japanese capability is a plus. Additional qualifications: Strong understanding of the Japan semiconductor ecosystem, customer expectations, executive and technical communication, and cross-functional collaboration. CRM experience is a plus. Personal characteristics: Strategic, customer-focused, self-motivated, collaborative, and effective at building consensus across cultures, functions, and complex customer environments. Job Location and Travel Primary base of employment is Beverly, Massachusetts, with international assignments supporting the Japan region. Expected travel is approximately 15–20% within Japan, with occasional global travel. Flexibility is required for collaboration across US, Europe, and Asia time zones. Position Type Full-time/Regular EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company. U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE $150,559.20 - $225,838.80 This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role. Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week). Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life—from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. Our influence is global, with over 30 locations, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. Ready to unleash your full potential? Discover just how far you can go, at Axcelis.

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