Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials

Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.

As Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials, you will lead and develop a team of 10–15 scientists, engineers and laboratory technicians working on materials and products for power electronics, particularly sinter and solder pastes.

Your primary responsibility is to build a capable, engaged team and create the conditions for successful product development. You will lead the team members’ day-to-day development, manage performance and plan team resources. Development projects are led by project managers outside your reporting line; you will work closely with them to align priorities, expertise and team capacity.

The following challenges await you:

• In your role as "Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials" you manage and develope the team, including setting clear expectations, supporting professional growth and fostering collaboration.
• You plan and allocate team resources in coordination with project managers and relevant stakeholders.
• In addition, you manage team performance and support employees in achieving their objectives.
• You prepare and monitor cost-center budgets.
• Moreover, you promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with laboratory safety policies.
• You prepare technical reports and presentations, and present and discuss findings with internal and external stakeholders.
• You provide technical and organizational input to stakeholders planning and execute projects in your area of responsibility, while project managers retain project leadership.
• Furthermore, you maintane relationships with equipment manufacturers relevant to your area of responsibility.

Your Profile:

• A degree in chemistry, materials science or a related discipline; a PhD is an advantage
• Extensive professional experience (+10 years) in people leadership, ideally in a technical or research-and-development environment
• Several years of experience (+5 years) with electronic materials, together with sound knowledge of materials science and/or chemistry
• Knowledge of customer-specific requirements in the electronics industry
• A recognized project-management qualification, such as IPMA or PMP, is an advantage
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across functions
• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage
• A careful, methodical approach to work and a strong sense of responsibility
• The ability to document technical results clearly and prepare concise, well-structured reports

What we offer:

• Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
• Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
• Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions
• Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 60117 via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Electronics, is happy to assist you by email: [email protected]. Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com.