Material Science Engineering Manager

About the Role

• Communication: Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences. Represent the company at conferences, technical forums, and industry events. • Identify, evaluate, and qualify advanced materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites) for high-reliability applications. Develop material specifications that ensure compliance with industry standards. • Optimize material processing methods (casting, forging, additive manufacturing, coating, heat treatment). Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness. • Collaborate with design and optimization of various subsystems and systems with material considerations for reliability and performance. Ensure compatibility of materials with electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements. • Create and maintain material databases, technical reports, and design guidelines. Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards. • Develop solutions for heat dissipation, insulation, and electromagnetic shielding using advanced materials. Support modeling and simulation of thermal and electrical properties. • Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term material technology, road maps, and business strategies. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance enhancement through material innovation. • Define material technology roadmap for FTI products. • Project & Resource Management: Plan and execute projects within scope, budget, and timeline. Allocate resources effectively and manage supplier’s relationships. Lead material-related projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Prepare and present technical findings for stakeholders and executive leadership. • Select and qualify advanced materials, substrates, interconnects, and packaging in high-voltage/high-frequency applications. Develop thermal interface materials and insulation systems for power modules. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure material and components strategies align with product goals. Engage with external partners, suppliers, and research institutions. Represent the team in executive meetings and technical forums. • Team Leadership & Development: Create, manage and mentor the FTI material science team. Build a high performing team culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Perform and conduct material characterization, electrical performance testing under extreme conditions, mechanical, thermal, and chemical property analysis using advanced techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC), etc. Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for material-related issues and propose corrective actions. • Drive R&D initiatives for next-generation materials and sustainability solutions. Stay ahead of emerging technologies in material science and integrate them into product development.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material selection
• ▸process optimization
• ▸thermal design
• ▸material database
• ▸project management
• ▸team leadership

What You Bring

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Familiarity with simulation tools (ANSYS, others) and material modeling. • Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to executives, customers, and non-technical audiences. Skilled in managing relationships with suppliers, research institutions, and external partners. • Knowledge of insulation systems for high-voltage applications and electromagnetic shielding materials. • Team Development: Skilled in building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering teams. Experience in fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Strategic Vision: Ability to define and execute long-term technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Proven experience in setting priorities and driving innovation in multidisciplinary teams. • Expertise in device packaging and thermal/electrical interface optimization. • Understanding of failure mechanisms such as electromigration, thermal fatigue, and corrosion in electronic assemblies. • Organizational Change Leadership: Ability to lead organizational change initiatives and implement innovative technologies across global teams. • Deep knowledge of dielectric materials, thermal interface compounds, and high-temperature polymers for power electronics. • 15+ years in material development and power electronics applications • Familiarity with standards (IEC, UL). • Expertise in wire bonding, soldering, sintering, and advanced interconnect technologies. • 5+ years of leadership experience • Experience with additive manufacturing for power electronics components. • Experience with sustainability initiatives and advanced manufacturing technologies. • Understanding of high frequency switching impacts on material performance. • Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field • Proven record of managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and leading complex material projects to deliver innovative solutions. • Experience with ceramic substrates and metallization techniques for power modules. • Knowledge of cost-effective material processing for mass production • Project & Resource Management: Demonstrated success in managing budgets, timelines, and resources for large-scale engineering programs. Familiarity with Agile or Stage-Gate methodologies for product development. • Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Strong capability to make data-driven decisions under uncertainty and tight timelines. Expertise in resolving technical and organizational challenges effectively. • 10+ years of experience in material development and power electronics applications

Requirements

• ▸ansys
• ▸dielectric
• ▸wire bonding
• ▸additive manufacturing
• ▸agile
• ▸leadership

Work Environment

Onsite