Sr. Manager, Applied Global Technologies

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.

Our Expertise:

• Wafer Level Solutions: Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
• Semiconductor Assembly Solutions: Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability.
• Circuitry Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry.
• Circuit Board Assembly Solutions: Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance.
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions: Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability.

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Sr. Global Applied Technologies Manager to drive innovation in application methodologies expanding process expertise and driving growth for MacDermid Alpha’s Circuit Board Assembly Business Unit. We are looking for someone who is highly focused on Surface Mounted Technologies (SMT). In this role you will be leading a customer-focused engineering team responsible for addressing organizational knowledge gaps, managing an application development project portfolio, and delivering insights to internal and external stakeholders. You will be collaborating closely with product management and developing and maintaining a dynamic application development roadmap informed by customer engagement and industry trends. This role is pivotal in leading global customer qualifications, product development specification identification, and drawing definitive conclusions for internal application characterization efforts.

What will you be doing?

• Lead Applied Technology team to investigate, develop, and implement innovative process methodologies that drive market share gain and advance organizational expertise in emerging industry segments.
• Develop organizational application capabilities through training, creation of application guidelines, and transfer of process knowledge to internal and external stakeholders to support breakthrough strategic initiatives.
• Collaborative cross-functional business partner role responsible for validating the assumptions, applications processing techniques, and data interpretation produced by the Applications Project Development team to ensure relevancy to external customer in-use processes
• Active management of evergreen application development project roadmap that addresses technology gaps and drives organizational capability development
• Validate NPD project performance through customer beta evaluations or internal assessments
• Collaborate with global technical service engineering teams to resolve customer application challenges and deliver innovative solutions in real time.
• Oversee the execution of global OEM and strategic account program qualifications, coordinating cross-functional support from R&D and technical service teams.
• Lead new technology and applications programs or projects ensuring accurate and timely delivery and communicating progress within the MAES organization
• Develop and deploy product specific Applications Guideline for new product introduction (NPI)
• Serve as a surface-mount technology (SMT) application expert in engagements with OEMs and strategic accounts.
• Support OEM and Strategic account engagements as surface mount technology application expert
• Align with product management and functional leaders to prioritize activities and execution of technology roadmap

Who are You?

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science.
• 15 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• He/she should have hands-on expertise with electronics assembly processes in customer facing role and be capable of qualifying and deciphering the most advanced assembly requirements of our customers.

What competencies will you need?

• Possess a deep understanding of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Surface Mount Technology (SMT) material solutions; specifically solder paste, solder preforms, polymer reinforcement adhesives.
• Ability to manage a global engineering team activities focused on advancement of organizational capability development.
• Strong track record of demonstrating multi-initiative project management, team leadership and communication skills
• Expertise in process engineering problem solving associated with printed circuit board based electronic assembly, including SMT printing, automated component placement, and assembly reflow desired.
• Expertise in supporting direct customer technical engagements inclusive of production line support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to interpret customer needs and support advancement of project portfolio.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to work independently in a high paced global environment.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of time.

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - We are committed to solving the complete and evolving needs of our customers through innovation and high-quality standards. We are focused on brining cutting edge and environmentally sustainable solutions to the market. Our people are the critical resource required to make that happen. We support your success by creating a strong, inclusive culture, competitive total rewards and an appropriate work-life balance.

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...

• Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
• Innovated work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.