Global Technology Manager - Advanced Performance Materials

Chemours International Operations Sàrl

Town of Newark (WI)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours is seeking a Global Technology Manager for Melt processable fluoropolymers in its Advanced Performance Materials business. The role leads a global R&D team, guiding technology development, prioritization, and resourcing across America, Europe and China, with significant interaction with customers and partners to drive adoption of new materials.

Based at the Newark Discovery Hub, this senior position requires broad industry experience, travel up to 25%, and a strong track record of

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
10+ years in research and development or technology leadership in materials.
5+ years of direct people management and leading global teams.
Experience in polymer formulation and electronics/semiconductor applications.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a global team of R&D scientists and engineers with strategic priorities.
Coordinate program activities, guide development and prioritize resources.
Collaborate with global teams to align technical resources with business strategy.
Oversee laboratory operations, prototyping, testing and application development.

Skills

Team leadership

Global leadership

Polymer formulation

Materials science

Semiconductor applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Global Technology Manager for our Melt processable fluoropolymers team to join our growing Advanced Performance Materials (APM) business. This highly visible leadership role will report directly to the Global Technology Director of Advanced Performance Materials and is based at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE. This role requires close collaboration with global strategic growth, commercial, marketing, and manufacturing resources to align innovation efforts with customer and market needs.

Chemours' Advanced Performance Materials business develops high-performance materials that enable critical technologies across semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, advanced communications, transportation, energy, and industrial markets. Our market-driven innovation strategy combines deep materials expertise with application-focused development to create solutions for challenges that conventional materials cannot solve. Our fluoropolymer technologies are enabling some of the fastest-growing segments globally, including: Semiconductor chip manufacturing and advanced packaging Next-generation wire, cable, and interconnect solutions for high-speed, high-frequency communications and data infrastructure, and AI and hyperscale data center technologies Ultra-high-purity or harsh chemical fluid handling systems, often at extreme temperatures in challenging environments Transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial technologies Fluoropolymer material solutions are essential to support several growing areas of modern advanced electronics technology. As semiconductor device architectures become more complex and semiconductor manufacturing demands higher purity, reliability, thermal performance, and chemical resistance, fluoropolymers are the materials of choice. The revolution in high speed/high frequency communication, increase in connected applications, and Artificial Intelligence, require next generation materials that are durable and have the best possible electrical insulation properties, such as for data center cabling. Fluoropolymers are that solution.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the global technical team collaborating with our customers and value chain partners to drive technology development at the forefront of these industry transformations, as well as supporting the existing applications and product portfolio.

This highly visible role of Global Technology Manager will lead a global team of scientists and engineers around the world, who are responsible for solving the challenges that face the current incumbent materials.

The Global Technology Manager will coordinate program activities and resourcing, guide development and prioritization, and have oversight of the global R&D, technical service, prototyping, testing, and application development laboratories in America, Europe and China.

The role also interacts with strategic customers and value chain partners to identify and drive adoption of the new materials. The position is a key leadership position in the technology organization, working daily together with the global technology director and VP of technology, as well as the global business development team, strategic growth team members, and all other functions to develop and commercialize Chemours new offerings.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead and develop a global team of R&D scientists and application engineers, establishing strategic priorities, talent development plans, and technical excellence standards
Monitor and evaluate progress and results, and determine improvements or changes needed to achieve goals.
Work daily with the global technology and commercial teams to ensure alignment of technical resources with business strategy for new product and application development.
Expand capabilities to support product development, application prototyping and industry relevant performance testing for the target applications.
Oversee global laboratory operations and investment strategies, including implementation of new equipment, testing methodologies, and development processes - fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, technical rigor, and safe laboratory operations.

The following qualifications are required for this role:

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in research and development, technology leadership, materials development, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience, including leading technical teams and developing talent.
Demonstrated experience leading global technology organizations and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong background in polymer formulation, processing, characterization, and product development for advanced electronics and semiconductor applications.
Domestic and international travel up to 25%

The following qualifications are preferred for this role:

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
Expertise in fluoropolymer technologies, including extrusion, molding, compounding, films, tubing, and wire and cable applications.
Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronics, AI infrastructure, high-speed connectivity, and data center technologies.
Experience developing materials for high-performance applications across industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, medical, and chemical processing.
Demonstrated success driving innovation, strategic customer engagement, and global R&D organizations within both technology development and manufacturing environments.

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