Fortifying Domestic Supply Chain Resilience:
Amkor’s Commitment to a Robust American Semiconductor Ecosystem
Amkor Technology’s roots in the Greater Phoenix area date back to 1984. The company is now positioned to strengthen its presence in Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry.
Through a strategic acquisition of approximately 55 acres of land, Amkor plans to build a state-of-the-art smart factory and manufacturing campus, featuring over 2,000,000 square feet of cutting-edge clean room facilities.
Amkor Arizona Will Focus On Automotive, Communications, and High-Performance Computing Markets

Amkor plans to provide high volume, leading-edge technologies for advanced packaging and testing of semiconductors to support critical markets such as automotive, communications and high-performance computing (HPC). The new manufacturing location will uniquely position Amkor among a strong ecosystem of front-end fabs, IDMs and suppliers with a current or expanding presence in the area.
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Job Summary:
The Director, State Government Affairs, will manage and oversee the company’s interactions with state and local government entities in Arizona. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to advance the company’s public policy goals, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with government officials, agencies, and local communities. The ideal candidate will deeply understand the semiconductor industry, government affairs, and public policy and report to the Vice President, Legal Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement state government relations and public policy strategies that align with the company’s objectives
- Monitor and analyze state legislation and regulations that impact the semiconductor industry and the company’s operations
- Represent the company before state government bodies, agencies, and officials
- Build and maintain relationships with state government officials, industry associations, and advocacy groups
- Advise the company’s leadership on potential political risks and opportunities
- Coordinate with internal teams to respond to government inquiries and audits
- Ensure the company’s compliance with all relevant state lobbying laws and regulations
- Communicate the company’s public policy positions to internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to align state and federal strategies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field
- Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry and its regulatory environment
- Proven track record of successfully managing government relations and public policy initiatives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory issues and develop strategic responses
- Strong network of contacts within Arizona state government, local governments and relevant industry associations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism
- The desire, motivation, and ability to make a difference in maintaining Amkor’s reputation for reliability, trust, honesty and ethical business behavior
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the multicultural organization
Ability to build productive, long-term relationships inside and outside the organization - Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations discreetly
- Strong project management skills
Location:
This position is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a hybrid schedule. Candidates must reside near the local Amkor office or be willing to relocate to be considered.
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