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As the Director of Policy Communications and Public Affairs, you will lead strategic communications to advance our policy goals and enhance our public affairs presence. This role reports into the Chief Communications Officer and collaborates closely with the Government Relations team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Direct communications for policy efforts, which includes development and implementation of global and regional policy communications strategies.
•    Collaborate closely with the government relations, global office, and other association teams.
•    Develop messaging, press releases, op-eds, blogs, speeches, and social content to communicate and advance policy goals.
•    Coordinate communications efforts with external partners, including advocacy groups, coalitions, government agencies, industry and related trade organizations, and other relevant audiences and partners.
•    Build relationships with and ensure ongoing engagement with policy advocates, lawmakers, industry, policy-focused media, and other influencers to further the organization’s policy goals.
•    Prepare spokespeople for media interviews, policy meetings, and public appearances related to policy issues.

REQUIREMENTS
•    8+ years of experience in strategy communications, public affairs, or public policy-related communications.
•    Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Affairs /Policy or related. 
•    Deep understanding of government processes, policy development, the media landscape, and their working relationships.
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic communications initiatives focused on policy issues.
•    Ability to translate complex policy information into accessible, engaging content.
•    Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including executive presence and confidence to share strategy and counsel with senior leadership a plus.
•    Preferred experience in a communications position on Capitol Hill or in a policy role.

The Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. The Association has a hybrid work environment. Position reports to the Washington D.C. office.  

The pay range for this position is $115K+. The Global Electronics Association considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, the Association offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@electronics.org. Subject line should say: POLICYCOMMS.

The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we’ve supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.
 

The Global Electronics Association is seeking a Technology Solutions Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant based in Taiwan. Reporting to the Vice President of Technology Solutions, this externally facing consulting role serves as a senior technical expert and industry convener, supporting the Association’s global technology programs with a strong regional focus on Taiwan.

This role plays a critical part in shaping next-generation electronics manufacturing and advanced electronic packaging across the supply chain in Taiwan, East Asia, and globally. The consultant will work directly with OEMs, semiconductor and packaging companies, OSATs, substrate and PCB manufacturers, EMS/ODM providers, equipment suppliers, and research organizations to identify emerging technical challenges and drive the development of guidelines, standards, roadmaps, workshops, and training aligned with industry needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Expertise & Advisory Leadership

Serve as a senior subject matter expert across component-level and system-level packaging, providing technical insight spanning advanced packaging, substrates, HDI/UHDI PCBs, assembly, test, and reliability. Advise on package-to-PCB-to-system integration topics including materials, design considerations, manufacturing processes, digital manufacturing, and scalability challenges for advanced electronic systems.

NextGen Guidelines, Standards & Roadmap Development

Drive the identification, development, and execution of new guidelines, standards, and technical reports aligned with emerging industry requirements. Contribute expert input to technology roadmaps, white papers, and position statements addressing advanced packaging, substrates, PCB technologies, advanced assembly, digital manufacturing, quality and reliability, and sustainability.

Industry & Ecosystem Engagement

Act as a technical liaison within Taiwan’s electronics ecosystem, engaging OEMs, semiconductor and packaging companies, OSATs, substrate and PCB manufacturers, EMS/ODM providers, equipment suppliers, and regional research partners. Foster new partnerships and collaborative initiatives across industry, academia, and government-aligned research organizations to strengthen regional and global alignment.

Workgroup Formation & Community Building

Establish and lead multi-company technical workgroups, including Taiwan-focused AEP and ADEPT initiatives. Coordinate cross-company technical activities, guide technical direction, and apply data-driven approaches to address complex challenges; translating technical issues into clear opportunities and actionable outcomes. Grow and sustain a strong technical community within Taiwan.

Workshops, Events & Thought Leadership

Lead and support technical workshops, conferences, webinars, and industry forums across Taiwan and the region, while delivering senior-level thought leadership that informs industry dialogue and advances Technology Solutions priorities.

Training & Knowledge Development

Provide expert input to inform training materials, educational modules, and best-practice guidance. Identify gaps and opportunities for future Technology Solutions offerings, ensuring content reflects real-world manufacturing, design, and system deployment needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technology-related field
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred; business degree (e.g., MBA) a plus
• 15+ years of experience within the electronics industry, with demonstrated technical leadership and sustained industry contributions
• Deep subject matter expertise in either or both:
o Component-level packaging (CLP), including next-generation packaging, advanced substrates, assembly, test, and reliability
o System-level packaging (SLP), including design, materials, assembly, test, and sub-system/final system reliability
• Broad technical and supply-chain experience across electronic hardware systems, including materials, design, HDI/UHDI PCBs, IDM/OSAT, EMS/ODM, digital manufacturing, and complex integrated systems
• Proven experience coordinating/leading multi-company technical collaborations, working groups, consortia
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence diverse technical stakeholders
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally (~15%) as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting AI/HPC systems, automotive/e-mobility, industrial, or aerospace & defense electronics
• Prior involvement in industry standards development, technology roadmaps, or training programs
• Strong technical program or project management experience (PMP or equivalent preferred)
• Background in statistical methods, data analysis, or structured problem-solving (BB/MBB a plus)

This role is a flexible consulting/contract engagement, estimated at 60–70 hours per month, structured to align with the Global Electronics Association’s Technology Solutions strategic initiatives and program needs. The Global Electronics Association dba IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: mattkelly@electronics.org. Subject line should say: Taiwan Consultant, Advanced Electronic Packaging.
 

The Student Engagement Manager is responsible for overseeing and growing the student chapter program while serving as a key liaison between the organization, academic institutions, and students. This role focuses on engagement, governance, program utilization, content development, and relationship-building to ensure a vibrant, compliant, and impactful student experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Chapter Management & Engagement

• Manage and support the student chapter program and honor society, stewarding strong relationships with academic stakeholders, faculty advisors, and student leaders.
• Foster active student participation by providing guidance, resources, and introductions to support on-campus events, activities, employer facility tours, and speaking engagements with local industry professionals.
• Identify and nurture student talent to support leadership development and fill future leadership or ambassador roles within the organization’s structure.
• Oversee the intake, tracking, and resolution of student inquiries and service requests, maintaining consistent communication and follow-through.

Governance & Administrative Support

• Promote and support the student organization’s presence on campus while ensuring adherence to chapter bylaws, constitutions, and governance structures.
• Support administrative and backend processes, including (but not limited to) member communications, mailing certificates, resources, and documentation.
• Manage member data, reporting, and incoming requests with accuracy and attention to detail.

Member Benefits & Program Utilization

• Promote and ensure successful utilization of member benefit programs, including access to courses, standards, and professional and leadership development opportunities.
• Act as a knowledgeable resource to students and faculty on the full scope of available benefits and programs.

Content, Marketing & Communications

• Develop engaging content for the monthly newsletter, including student success stories, talent highlights, chapter activities, and promotion of upcoming events.
• Collaborate with internal teams to amplify student and chapter impact through consistent and compelling storytelling.

Presentations, Events & Webinars

• Create high-quality presentations and confidently present—both in-person and virtually—to promote the organization, its programs, and opportunities.
• Host webinars and moderate panels, engaging students, educators, and industry participants in meaningful dialogue.

Outreach & Growth

• Proactively build relationships with new academic institutions, including cold outreach and relationship-building with a consultative, sales-oriented mindset to launch programs at new schools.
• Support the expansion of the student chapter network by identifying opportunities within the academic landscape.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in academic programs, student engagement, workforce development, or association management will also be considered.

• 3+ years of experience in student engagement, academic program management, nonprofit or association management, workforce development, or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience working with colleges, universities, faculty, and student organizations.

• Experience managing programs, member or participant engagement, and service-based support models.

• Proven ability to build relationships, conduct outreach, and grow participation through consultative communication and recruitment.

• Experience creating presentations, hosting webinars, and facilitating virtual or in-person events.

• Experience developing content for newsletters, marketing communications, or stakeholder updates.

• Certifications in project management, nonprofit management, education, marketing, customer service, or workforce development (such as PMP, CMP, SHRM, CFRE, or similar) are a plus, but not required. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Experience using CRM, AMS, or membership management systems to manage member data, reporting, and requests.

• Familiarity with webinar and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, WebEx, or similar).

• Experience with email marketing or newsletter platforms (such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar).

• Comfortable using presentation software, collaboration tools, and basic content or social media platforms to support communications and outreach.

The Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  The Association has a hybrid work environment. 

The pay range for this position is $75K Global Electronics Association considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, and offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@electronics.org.  Subject line should say: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT.

 The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we’ve supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.
 

The Certification Test Development Specialist will assist with operational examination development related to psychometrics, interactions with SMEs, item development and review workshops, examination building, and quality assurance of exams.  Identify and communicate defects in processes and work towards continual improvement of the Examination Development process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Examination Development 

• Under the oversight of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance.
• Design, construct, and test IPC branded examinations; assure accuracy and quality of finished product.
• Troubleshoot software and operational problems.
• Recruit and grow a pool of SMEs to participate in Certification Committees.
• Oversee the entire Item Writing Development process with the respective Certification Committees with assistance from the Psychometrician.
• Ensure exam content aligns with test plans, job/task analyses, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with exam form assembly, item banking, and content tracking.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

Examination Maintenance 

• Quality Assurance Validation for Certification content.
• Review Certification exams for consistency with source files.
• Document and escalate deviations in client exams with source files.
• Audit tests for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.
• Oversee the entire Item Review process with the with the respective Certification Committees with minimal assistance from the Psychometrician.
• Support exam lifecycle activities, including updates, refreshes, and retirement of items.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ experience managing all aspects of Item Writing Workshops and Item Review Committees.

• Knowledge of psychometric principles or standardized testing best practices.

• Excellent technical writing, proofreading, English language, and editing skills.  Exams are written in English. 

• Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often under time constraints and to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly.

• Attention to detail is imperative; Must be organized, accurate, and quality conscious.

• Must be honest and maintain high-level ethical behavior; ability to maintain data confidentiality and security.

• Experience in areas of forecasting and prioritizing assigned tasks preferred.

• Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities required.

• Able to follow directions, coordinate multiple projects, including producing high quality work under tight deadlines. Must also be willing to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Strong written/oral communication skills required. Comfort with email and telephone communications is essential to effectively interact with staff, contractors and committee members virtually. 

• Must be able to work with people from various knowledge levels, personalities, economic and cultural backgrounds. 

• Bachelor's degree required (education, psychology, assessment, or related field preferred).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 – Teams, Excel, Word.

The Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits.  The Association has a hybrid work environment. 

The pay range for this position is $70K Global Electronics Association considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, and offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@electronics.org. Subject line should say: CTDS 

The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we’ve supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.
 

The Electronics Association seeks a Vice President, Europe who will be responsible for understanding and meeting the needs of the region’s electronics industry. This role reports to the Chief Global Officer and will largely be accomplished by developing strong relationships with regional membership and representing their needs to the various product and service lines of the association. 

Additional responsibilities include the overall management, performance, and growth within the region. This includes overseeing relevant strategy, operations, finances, membership, events and team leadership. Coordination with Government Relations, Industry Intelligence and Communications Teams to accomplish this will be paramount. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in executive leadership, with a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive business growth in a competitive market. This role provides the opportunity to shape and lead a key region for a global organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement business strategies and objectives to achieve association goals, with a focus on revenue growth, market share, and profitability across Europe.

• Member Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key members, customers, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional service delivery and identifying new business opportunities throughout the electronics eco-system.

• Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of regional operations, ensuring efficiency and optimization of resources.

• Financial Objectives: Understand and work with product/service lines to relate and deliver solutions that will meet the member needs. Collaborate with global marketing teams to tailor campaigns for the European market.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across various functions. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture within the European division.

• Risk Management: Identify and manage potential risks to the business and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and association policies, including those applicable across European markets.

• Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates to the executive team on regional performance, including key metrics such as membership and opportunities pipeline operational efficiency, and member engagement / satisfaction.

• Market Expansion & Innovation: Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and member needs, and identify opportunities for product innovation and community expansion throughout Europe.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related, Master’s degree preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in business operations, including 10+ years in an executive leadership role, ideally within a global or regional capacity.

• Electronics Industry Experience highly preferred.

• Proven track record of managing large, diverse teams and driving operational excellence.

• Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management.

• Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Experience in managing multi-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and customer service.

• Ability to navigate complex business environments and adapt to changing market conditions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, NetSuite (Salesforce or related CRM tools).

• Must be fluent in English and at least one European language, preferably German or French.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required, approximately 30%, to oversee operations and build relationships.

   

The Global Electronics Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. The Association has a hybrid work environment. The Association considers education, experience, internal equity, and other qualifying criteria to determine starting payrates. In addition to compensation benefits, the Association offers a variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility.

Please send resume and cover letter to e-mail: lyssabernstein@electronics.org. Subject line should say: EUROPE

The Global Electronics Association, formerly known as IPC, is the leading voice of the $6 trillion global electronics industry. Since 1957, we’ve supported the growth and success of more than 3,000 member companies across the electronics supply chain, from design and printed boards to advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.

As a member-driven organization, we deliver internationally recognized standards, trusted certification programs, workforce education, market intelligence, and public policy advocacy to strengthen and advance the global electronics ecosystem. Our mission is to enable better electronics for a better world through smarter collaboration, resilient supply chains, and shared innovation.

With global headquarters in Bannockburn, Illinois, the Global Electronics Association has operations in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States and a presence across dozens more countries to support its members.