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Board approved Guy Shechter, 57, as President and COO effective May 19, 2026, reporting to CEO Bob Daigle.

Annual base salary of $400,000; target bonus 50% of base (60% cash, 40% restricted stock).

Grant of 50,000 stock options vesting over three years, subject to Board approval.

$10,000 monthly payment for first six months and up to $25,000 relocation support.

CIC severance: 12 months base salary, bonus eligibility, 100% equity acceleration.

Termination without Cause: 6 months base salary and COBRA coverage.

Full analysis

Amtech Systems strengthened its executive team by appointing Guy Shechter as President and COO, effective May 19, 2026. Shechter brings extensive experience from Yield Engineering Systems (2021-2026, Senior VP & GM) and Veeco Instruments (2007-2020, VP & GM Global Services). Reporting to CEO Bob Daigle, he will oversee strategic planning, process improvements, team leadership, and financial management from Tempe, AZ headquarters, with direct reports including VPs for SFS and TPS divisions. Compensation includes competitive $400k base, 50% target bonus split cash/stock, 50k options, and relocation aid, with robust CIC and termination protections signaling retention focus. No related-party arrangements disclosed.

ASYS · Amtech Systems, Inc.

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