Global HPC Technology Leader - Data Center & AI Infra

Avient Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a Global ADTS Leader for HPC to shape technology strategy and drive application development across data centers, AI infrastructure, and 5G networks. You will lead cross-functional teams and partner with customers to deliver differentiated solutions that fuel profitable growth.

The role requires deep expertise in interconnects, signal integrity, advanced materials, and IP strategy, with international travel and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 15+ years in product development, technology leadership, R&D, or engineering management.
• Proven track record commercializing innovative products for data center, networking, or telecom markets.
• Experience leading cross-functional, global teams translating needs into products.
• Strong understanding of high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Experience with simulation, modeling, testing, and validation of connectivity systems.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Avient product roadmaps supporting data center and AI infrastructure applications.
• Establish and expand internal capabilities and external partnerships related to high-speed signal transmission, interconnect design, simulation, testing, and validation.
• Partner with strategic HPC customers to identify unmet needs and translate requirements into differentiated product solutions.
• Lead technical engagement activities with customers, industry organizations, technical forums, and external partners.
• Collaborate with a global team of scientists, engineers, and technical specialists focused on innovation and product development.
• Work closely with commercial teams to identify growth opportunities in data centers, AI infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, and adjacent markets.
• Support intellectual property development through invention disclosures, patent generation, and technology differentiation.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 20%-30%).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Signal integrity

High-speed interconnects

Roadmap development

Customer engagement

Global collaboration

IP development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optics, or related field

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Avient Corporation is seeking a Global ADTS Leader for HPC to shape technology strategy and drive application development across data centers, AI infrastructure, and 5G networks. You will lead cross-functional teams and partner with customers to deliver differentiated solutions that fuel profitable growth.

The role requires deep expertise in interconnects, signal integrity, advanced materials, and IP strategy, with international travel and global collaboration.