Sr. Business Development Specialist

Foxconn Sr. Business Development Specialist

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, is the world's largest electronics manufacturer and leading provider of technological solutions with a network of over 200 campuses across 24 countries. In the US, Foxconn employs 6,500 across 40 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California. As of 2023, Foxconn ranks 32nd among the Fortune Global 500 and reported revenue of approximately USD $213 billion in 2024.

The company's diverse product offerings span four major segments: smart consumer electronics, cloud and networking solutions, computing, and various other components. Foxconn makes 40% of the consumer electronics that we find in our everyday lives. In recent years, Hon Hai has adopted the 3+3 strategy, focusing on three emerging industries - electric vehicles, digital health solutions, and robotics - while leveraging three key technologies: next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors. Together these initiatives position the company as a leader for innovation in the 21st century.

Hon Hai Technology Group is deeply committed to championing environmental sustainability within its manufacturing processes. By integrating sustainability into its operations framework, the company strives to serve as a best-practice model for global enterprises, enhancing corporate responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Business Development Specialist is required to drive our expansion in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is critical in transitioning our business from traditional consumer electronics to high-value, regulated sectors, including Medical Electronics and Advanced Aviation/Drones. The ideal candidate must possess a deep professional background in the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) or Electronics industry within the Bay Area to ensure immediate market traction and business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• New Business Hunting (ICT & Electronics): Proactively identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within the Bay Area ICT ecosystem. Focus on high-margin sectors such as medical device manufacturing (PCBA/System Assembly) and AI-integrated hardware.
• Strategic Market Expansion: Support the business unit's long-term goal of achieving NT$10 billion in drone-related revenue by 2030 through aggressive market development and partnership building.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring all business activities and technical alignments comply with FAA (Aviation) and FDA (Medical) standards.
• HQ-Local Coordination: Act as a critical bridge between Taiwan HQ R&D/Operations teams and local US clients. Facilitate real-time feedback loops and participate in cross-time zone meetings to align technical specifications and production schedules.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive competitive analysis and monitor industry trends (e.g., AI server demand, E-mobility, and GNSS applications) to inform HQ's strategic decision-making.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or technical background is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum over 5 years of Business Development or Sales experience specifically within the ICT, Semiconductor, or Electronics manufacturing industry.
• Must have an established professional network in the Bay Area technology ecosystem (startups, Tier-1 OEMs, and research institutions).

Other Requirements:

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced "start-up" environment within a global corporation.
• Familiarity with FAA or FDA regulatory processes is highly desirable.
• Native or professional fluency in English is required. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred to facilitate seamless communication with Taiwan HQ.

Foxconn is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Foxconn prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal law. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.