Element Solutions Inc
Element Solutions Inc
Element Solutions Inc develops strategic solutions and advanced technologies for manufacturers across automotive, consulting, and broader industrial settings. Its team of professionals supports customers through specialized expertise, practical innovation, and coordinated services across multiple business functions. The company profile reflects opportunities to join a manufacturing-focused organization working on technologies and solutions that help customers improve their operations and achieve business goals.

R&D Applications Manager, Thermal Interface Materials

Lead thermal interface materials innovation for MacDermid Alpha’s electronics assembly solutions. Guide application and formulation teams, customer engagement, and technical strategy.

Description

  • Set technical strategy and refresh roadmaps for thermal interface materials using customer feedback, development plans, and market trends.
  • Lead application and formulation teams, including up to eight employees at separate locations and dotted-line CTS personnel.
  • Contribute to Core Product Development and Validation strategies.
  • Engage with key customers on TRM reviews, quality matters, product launches, and training.
  • Feed customer insights into internal processes and apply internal application capabilities to strategy.
  • Build and maintain technical expertise and leadership in the industry.
  • Identify future capability needs, help shape TRM strategy, evaluate technologies and competitors, and propose projects.
  • Work with CTS, Sales, Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Global R&D teams.
  • Coordinate global CTS engagement with Global Applications for technical escalations.
  • Set and manage the technical team’s CapEx strategy and budget.
  • Oversee performance and career development for direct reports and contribute to those processes for indirect reports.
  • Create and deliver technical strategy, including expanding the team through hiring and staffing.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of five (8) years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Ph.D. in a related discipline with at least two years of directly related experience.
  • Comparable combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Prepare clear, thorough technical reports and business correspondence.
  • Present technical information to senior leaders, cross-functional teams, customers, and external stakeholders.
  • Apply strong problem-solving skills and turn laboratory findings into practical, high-impact development recommendations.
  • Bring a strong background in metallurgical analysis, material characterization, applications, and reliability testing methods.
  • Have expertise in semiconductor board and assembly processing; alternatively, wafer-level packaging experience is essential.
  • Have hands-on experience with TIM1/1.5 materials and their application and use.
  • Interpret scientific literature, technical standards, and industry test methods.
  • Analyze complex data, identify patterns, and draw scientifically sound conclusions.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus program.
  • Corporate medical insurance.
  • Annual leave.
  • Competitive base salary; amount not specified.

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