François Dumesnil
About François Dumesnil
François Dumesnil is a Senior Principal Marketing Engineer at onsemi, with a background in semiconductor marketing and engineering spanning over three decades. He has held various senior roles at companies such as Lumileds, KLA, and Renesas Electronics, and holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University.
Current Position at Onsemi
François Dumesnil serves as a Senior Principal Marketing Engineer at onsemi, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from San Jose, California, where he focuses on marketing strategies and product development within the semiconductor sector. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience to enhance market presence and drive product innovation.
Previous Experience in Semiconductor Marketing
Prior to his current role, François Dumesnil accumulated significant experience in the semiconductor industry. He worked at Renesas Electronics as a Senior Marketing/Business Development Manager from 2017 to 2022, and at Lumileds as a Senior Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at these companies involved developing marketing strategies that contributed to revenue growth and market share expansion.
Educational Background
François Dumesnil holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Santa Clara University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from San Jose State University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and marketing within the technology sector.
Career History in Marketing Engineering
François Dumesnil has a comprehensive career history in marketing engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. His experience includes positions at KLA as a Senior Marketing Engineer from 1992 to 1998, and at OMNIVISION as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2006 to 2011. He has also held senior positions at Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., and Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc.
Expertise in Semiconductor Products
François Dumesnil has extensive expertise in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the development and promotion of image, optical, and time-of-flight sensors, as well as LED/laser drivers and mixed signal ICs and SOCs. He has successfully driven design-in and mass production ramps of semiconductor products, demonstrating his ability to lead engineering teams and set effective strategies.