About this role
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Shanghai , we are looking for you as a(n) R&D Manager-TIM . Job Responsibilities: - Lead the development and commercialization of TIM products. - Drive technology innovation and fundamental research to support business growth and emerging application needs. - Develop and optimize products through formulation development, material characterization, filler technology innovation, and performance validation. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale up new products and support commercial manufacturing. - Partner with customers and commercial teams to define CTQs, assess technical feasibility, and develop customer-focused solutions. - Manage product development projects throughout the entire lifecycle. - Benchmark competitors' TIM products and technologies. - Build and protect intellectual property assets and technical know-how. - Ensure compliance with IMS, ISO, EHSS, and applicable quality standards, including IATF 16949. Qualifications Required: - PHD. or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. - 5+ years of experience in TIM R&D and commercialization. - Strong expertise in TIM and electronic materials development, including material design, formulation development, performance optimization, reliability validation, failure analysis, and commercialization. - Solid knowledge of silicone, acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, and hybrid polymer technologies. - Proficient in material characterization and analytical techniques for product development and problem-solving. - Good understanding of thermally conductive filler technologies, surface treatment, and filler-polymer interactions. - Proven experience in product development, scale-up, and intellectual property management. - Experience working with cross-functional teams to support product industrialization and manufacturing transfer. - Customer-focused with the ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions and product specifications. - Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills in a multicultural environment. - Fluent in written and spoken English. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools. As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful. We look forward to receiving your application! Reference code: 31660