MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions · 4 days ago
Sr Dir, R&D Business Partner
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$197K/yr - $296K/yrMacDermid Alpha Electronic Solutions is renowned for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. The Sr. Director, R&D Business Partner will lead the global R&D team, driving the development of advanced products and managing technology pipelines to ensure timely product launches and alignment with business needs.
Electronic Design Automation (EDA)ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead global R&D team, driving development of advanced products for die attach, power electronics, interconnects, cameras, and sensors
Own NPD, technology, and applications portfolios, ensuring timely product launches
Manage technology pipelines for sintering materials, polymer composites, adhesives, high-res solders, fluxes, alloys, and getters
Develop advanced application capabilities to demonstrate material performance and drive commercially viable solutions
Serve as R&D business partner, aligning projects with business needs and reporting on progress
Scout and evaluate emerging technologies to expand the company’s innovation pipeline
Oversee global lab operations, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure career development, succession planning, and performance management for the R&D team
Translate customer needs into technology and product roadmaps; anticipate competitive threats and propose strategic projects
Represent the company with customers and in the electronics industry
Collaborate with Global Process Engineering to integrate R&D knowledge into product launches
Identify resource gaps and manage global R&D CapEx planning and investments
Establish the company as a recognized technical leader in the industry
Qualification
Required
Hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Materials Science and have a proven record of success in industrial R&D, with multiple material and product launches across diverse technical areas, ideally within the electronics industry
Bring extensive experience across all stages of R&D — from early research, IP landscaping, and strategic planning to product development, scale-up, and commercialization
Have a proven capability to build and lead high-performing technical teams, including mentoring department-level technical leaders, developing managers, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across expert roles
Have experience as a global leader with a demonstrated ability to direct diverse programs and teams across regions
You have a strong background in developing and executing technology strategies that drive business growth
Deep expertise in materials science, including chemistries, sintering materials, polymer composites, formulations, and getters
Strong understanding of semiconductor assembly processes and product commercialization
Proven ability to lead global R&D portfolios and deliver new technologies and products to market
Strategic thinker skilled in aligning innovation and business objectives
Experienced in building and developing high-performing technical and applications teams
Effective collaborator and business partner with strong communication and leadership skills
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness Program
PTO/Holidays
401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for professional development
Company
MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions
At MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, an Element Solutions Inc business, we deliver innovative, high-performance chemistries, materials, and services that enable next-generation electronics.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Gardner
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Aparna Iyer
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