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Panasonic North America · 7 hours ago

R & D Manager- Electronic Materials- exp in Polymer Science highly desirable

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Panasonic North America is committed to improving people's lives through innovation. The R&D Manager for Electronic Materials will lead business division R&D efforts and Tech Scouting in North America, collaborating closely with teams in Japan and managing direct reports to drive technical development projects and identify new business opportunities.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Acting in concert with R&D in Japan drive technical development projects aimed at enabling, creating, and developing scalable new business opportunities for EMD

Cooperate with other business functions like sales, marketing, factories and other regions to develop strategic and operational plans to bring new technologies to maturity

Act as the primary regional R&D interface for external organizations including (but not limited to) OEM Customers, Fabricators, Universities, Industry Consortia, and Industry Organizations

Collaborate with other Panasonic and PID business units like EMCBD and PDD to develop cross-organization opportunities leveraging the breadth of Panasonic technologies

Maintain and prepare technical and business documentation and communication

Manage the stage-gate process for product development

Conduct “hands-on” research and testing as appropriate and feasible

Tech Scouting - This position is responsible for identifying and vetting new technologies, trends, and business opportunities in North America and elsewhere for internal use

Conduct technical research

Communicate technical trends and potential business and product development opportunities

Gather and communicate salient technical, customer, market, and competitive information

Attend relevant business and technical conferences

Write and present technical papers and journal articles

Effectively and professionally represent Panasonic Electronic materials business at industry events like trade shows, expos, and technical conferences

Team leadership - Manage and develop direct reports. Create and implement strategic and operational plans. Exemplify Panasonic ideals

Be responsible for the safe operation of the Panasonic Massachusetts Laboratory in compliance with government regulations and Panasonic policies

Communicate regularly and effectively with sponsors, management, and colleagues in Japan

Write reports and distribute as required. Complete monthly, weekly, and other reports in a timely manner

Manage budgets, contracts, agreements, payments, etc. in compliance with company policies and rules

Operate effectively in a complex organization. Gain the support of sponsors, champions, and other stakeholders to achieve objectives

Collaborate with management, peers, colleagues, business units and other stakeholders

Represent Panasonic values in a professional and competent manner internally and when working with customers, partners, conferences, and other internal and external interactions

Exercise financial responsibility in terms of travel and other expenditures

This position will manage direct reports. At the time of hire, the business unit is in the process of building the EMD PML organization

This position will be responsible for hiring and managing one or more R&D engineers in accordance with the objectives of the PML

Qualification

Polymeric electronic materialsAnalytical equipment operationLab-scale formulation equipmentTechnical researchMicrosoft Office SuiteManagement experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsProblem solvingCreativityCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. (Engineering, Chemistry, etc.)

More than 5 years of supervisor and/or management experience. (Managing direct reports)

More than 5 years of experience in developing polymeric electronic materials

In-depth knowledge of relevant industry technology. (Printed circuits boards, IC Packaging, Electronic Assembly, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to operate analytical equipment like DSC, DMA, TGA, Rheometers, microscopes, etc

Demonstrated ability to operate lab-scale formulation equipment like mixers, coaters, mills, presses, etc

Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and report experiments

Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with a strong knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, including a valid passport, clear driving record and credit score

Ability to travel up to 50% domestically. Ability to travel internationally four times per year

Proven ability to work independently from a home office with minimal supervision

Preferred

Advanced degree in applicable engineering or science

More than 10 years of experience in electronic materials product development

More than 10 years of management experience

Multilingual (Japanese preferred)

Benefits

Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.

Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

Company

Panasonic North America

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Panasonic is a leading technology provider of electric batteries and consumer lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative smart mobility, sustainable energy, and integrated supply chain solutions.

Founded in 1963

Toyonaka, Osaka, JPN

10001+ employees

https://homes.panasonic.com/

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