Marketing Communications Specialist - (Hillsboro, OR)

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We at Edwards Vacuum believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe.

That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

The Role:

The mission of the Marketing Communication Specialist is to coordinate and run communication activities within the semiconductor business area in the region with the objective of supporting sustainable profitable growth. This includes the responsibility for the structure and tools of internal and external communications and ensuring they are aligned with the strategic objectives of the regional Edwards customer center, product companies, and divisional objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• In alignment with the Marketing Communications Manager, set up and manage an internal communications program covering both local channels and content and campaign creation, to develop a sense of community with aligned objectives amongst all staff.
• In alignment with the Marketing Communications Manager and Operations manager, develop and execute the communications tailored for the production employees with limited access to the desk/laptop.
• In alignment with the Marketing Communications Manager and Regional Service managers, develop and execute the communications tailored for the on-site employees who are at the customers' fab with limited access to the desk/laptop.
• Distribute global internal communicational updates to local staff, liaising with divisional communications to align on divisional messaging and strategy, and on the development of internal channels to reach regional office, factory, and field-based colleagues.
• Provide regional content for divisional campaigns and channels.
• Curate and promote the region's achievements and successes to the wider channels of communications, such as divisions, business areas, and Atlas Copco Group.
• In alignment with the Marketing Communications manager, develop, and manage tactical marketing communications promotional activities in support of the account plan goals through the creation of awareness/ consideration of customer campaigns using; social media, print and online advertising, AR/VR, email, website, literature, etc.
• Together with the regional stakeholders prepare and manage the operation of exhibitions, conferences, and fairs.
• Responsible for keeping the premium brand reputation and awareness within the region.
• In alignment with the Marketing Communications manager and regional HR team, develop and execute campaigns for employer branding.
• Responsible for keeping the regional websites and intranet sites up to date, with correct contact information and localized campaigns and messaging.
• Responsible for managing regional digital communications via corporate social media channels.
• Act as a brand steward, implementing the brand promise and upholding brand identity and consistency in all projects, including correct branding of our premises, and vehicles.
• Support the local Safety Team and HR team to ensure that SHEQ is communicated across the Customer Center.

Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of sales, marketing, communications, and brand and their relationship in wider business scope.
• Marketing and/or communication-related degree (preferably)
• 3-5 years of work experience in marketing/communication
• Self-motivated with the ability to generally work unsupervised and use personal initiative in progressing own work.
• A flexible approach, able to cope with a complex and constantly changing environment and priorities, work under pressure, and handle variable workloads.
• A good communicator with the ability to deal with people effectively and with authority, including at the senior management level within the Vacuum Technique and all other external and customer interfaces.
• Show initiative by being personally well-organized, including looking for ways of improving processes.
• Ability to digest complicated collaterals, such as high-level business updates and technical data, and transform them into a user-friendly version by summarizing and visualizing the information.
• Adequate skills in Creative Suites (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), web publishing tools, and social media.
• Ability to adapt and utilize the AI tools that are related to communications and creative productions. (Canva, Chat GPT, etc.)
• Excellent skills in MS Office; PPT, Word, and Excel.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.

Benefits Summary:• Medical• Dental• Vision• 401k with Company Match• Paid Vacation• Paid Floating Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement• Training and Development• Parental Leave• Disability Benefits• Life and AD&D Insurance