Technical Business Development Manager

Location: North America, Remote (Cupertino, CA preferred) Reports To: SVP of Sales & Marketing About Vital Vital is a global leader in advanced materials, semiconductor technologies, and critical material recycling. We partner with the world's leading manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and research organizations to develop materials and solutions supporting current- and next-generation technologies. Position Summary Vital is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager to grow our business in optical coating services and capital equipment markets. This role is ideal for an engineer or technical professional with >5 years of experience with advanced materials and capital equipment who is interested in transitioning into a customer-facing commercial role. The successful candidate will leverage their technical knowledge to develop new business opportunities, build customer relationships, and support capital equipment and materials in optical coatings and coating services. Responsibilities Develop new business opportunities across capital equipment and optical coatings supply chain for coating complex electronic components. Build relationships with AI/AR Glass and companies requiring high volume coating services, equipment suppliers, material suppliers, and research organizations. Support customer qualification programs from initial engagement through commercialization. Coordinate technical and commercial discussions between customers and Vital's global engineering an