Field Applications Leader - CM Production Support

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities**  

1. CM Customer Application supporting

- Lead on-site support activities at customer and CM manufacturing facilities in China.

- Ensure successful process implementation and manufacturing readiness for new products.

- Work closely with R&D, Engineering teams to resolve production challenges and improve yield.

- Support customer audits, qualification builds, pilot runs, and mass production activities.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to material application processes and manufacturing efficiency.

- Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to address customer requirements.

- Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and customer concerns.

2. Team Management & Technical Leadership  

   - Build and manage the CM supporting field application Engineering team, defining team goals, performance metrics, and technical competency development plans.  

   - Lead application talent development, enhancing expertise in material characterization, application & automation process, quality control, and related fields. 

  - Design and implement application database, draft application & design guide and application-focused training programs.

  - Designing Targeted technical marketing tools to empower teams in engaging decision-makers.

3. Application Technology Development & Maintenance  

   - Develop customized Technical Validation Testbeds (TTV) for rapid prototyping, failure analysis, and product compatibility testing.  

   - Lead material application characteristic analysis, build material databases, and generate standardized test reports.  

   - Conduct product competitiveness analysis, benchmarking against competitors and aligning with customer needs to identify technical differentiation for market strategy support.  

4. Cross-functional Collaboration & Innovation  

   - Partner with R&D, PM & Application expert to optimize material formulations and processes based on application analysis.  

   - Partner with Operation team for customer manufacture process supporting (Automation).

- Partner with PM for application related test method, material parameter definition and TTM setup.   

Requirements  

1. Education  

   - Master’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.  

2. Experience

   - Knowledge of or experience with thermal interface materials, EMI products will be necessary.

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including dispensing, die-cutting, automated assembly systems, and 8D problem-solving methodology.

- 10+ years in technical roles within electronic materials/components industries, with 5+ years in team management and proven success in manufacture or technical platform development.  

   - Expertise in at least two of the following: thermal materials, EMI shielding. Experience in Automotive, Data center, Telecom markets is a plus.  

3. Core Competencies

   - Proficiency in material analysis tools and digital lab management systems.  

   - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply analytical methodologies to identify, characterize, and resolve manufacturing challenges.

- Hands-on experience in building technical platforms (e.g., TTV test systems, customer experience interfaces)

- Experienced in data visualization tools (e.g., Python, Power BI) and other process automation and process automation & AI tools.  

   - Strong commercialization mindset, translating lab innovations into product value and customer success.  

4. Additional Requirements 

   - Exceptional project management skills with the ability to multitask across technical initiatives.  

   - Fluency in English for global technical standards discussions. 

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