Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials

Heraeus Medical LLC; Hanau; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong salary package

Modern working time arrangements

Regular time off

Job summary

Heraeus Medical LLC in Germany seeks a Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials to lead a 10–15 person team of scientists, engineers and technicians working on power electronics materials, including sinter and solder pastes. You will oversee day-to-day development, performance, resources and budgets.

You will collaborate with external project managers, ensure safety compliance, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience (+10 years) in technical or R&D settings.
• Several years with electronic materials and materials science/chemistry knowledge.
• Experience with customer-specific electronics requirements.
• Project-management qualification (IPMA/PMP) is an advantage.
• Strong communication and teamwork across functions; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 scientists, engineers and technicians.
• Plan resources and coordinate with project managers and stakeholders.
• Manage performance, objectives and budgets for the team.
• Promote safety culture and ensure lab safety policy compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and stakeholder discussions.
• Provide input to project planning and maintain equipment relationships.

Skills

People leadership

Electronic materials

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

English fluency

Education

Degree in chemistry or materials science

Tools

IPMA/PMP knowledge

Job description

Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.

As Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials, you will lead and develop a team of 10-15 scientists, engineers and laboratory technicians working on materials and products for power electronics, particularly sinter and solder pastes.

Your primary responsibility is to build a capable, engaged team and create the conditions for successful product development. You will lead the team members' day-to-day development, manage performance and plan team resources. Development projects are led by project managers outside your reporting line; you will work closely with them to align priorities, expertise and team capacity.

The following challenges await you:

• In your role as "Manager (m/f/d) Product Development Power Module Materials" you manage and develope the team, including setting clear expectations, supporting professional growth and fostering collaboration.
• You plan and allocate team resources in coordination with project managers and relevant stakeholders.
• In addition, you manage team performance and support employees in achieving their objectives.
• You prepare and monitor cost-center budgets.
• Moreover, you promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with laboratory safety policies.
• You prepare technical reports and presentations, and present and discuss findings with internal and external stakeholders.
• You provide technical and organizational input to stakeholders planning and execute projects in your area of responsibility, while project managers retain project leadership.
• Furthermore, you maintane relationships with equipment manufacturers relevant to your area of responsibility.

Your Profile:

• A degree in chemistry, materials science or a related discipline; a PhD is an advantage
• Extensive professional experience (+10 years) in people leadership, ideally in a technical or research-and-development environment
• Several years of experience (+5 years) with electronic materials, together with sound knowledge of materials science and/or chemistry
• Knowledge of customer-specific requirements in the electronics industry
• A recognized project-management qualification, such as IPMA or PMP, is an advantage
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across functions
• Fluency in English; German language skills are an advantage
• A careful, methodical approach to work and a strong sense of responsibility
• The ability to document technical results clearly and prepare concise, well-structured reports

What we offer:

• Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
• Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
• Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions
• Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
• Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations