R&D Project Manager

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Performance bonus

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is hiring a Sr R&D Project Manager in Wilmington, DE to oversee New Product Development for high-performing inks and pastes within the Micromax business. You will coordinate global teams, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver high-quality services on plan and within budget.

You will work with R&D scientists, Applications Engineers, and business leaders across regions, applying agile, waterfall, and other methodologies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technology-oriented projects in electronics.
• Strong planning, risk assessment, and portfolio management skills.
• Advanced degree or equivalent in a technical discipline; PMP/CSM/CPMP or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external projects for Micromax inks/pastes.
• Assemble project teams, define schedules, track activities, generate reports.
• Coordinate with US R&D teams and global stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Plan resources, assess risks, and define countermeasures.
• Support portfolio management processes and liaise with Product/Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Projects

Excel

Visio

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science/Physics/Electrical Engineering

MS in PM or related field (preferred)

Tools

MS Projects

MS Office

Excel

Visio

Job description

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials.

• Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance


• Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry


• Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability


• Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits


• Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability


• Micromax – Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

This position is 100% onsite.

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking a Sr R&D Project Manager based in Wilmington, DE and will be working within a global team of R&D scientists and Applications Engineers and in coordination with Business Unit leaders, Sales and Development partners. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing New Product Development Projects related to high performing specialized inks and pastes and delivering to internal and external customers high quality services within budget and defined plans. As the Sr R&D Project manager, you will be responsible for specific New Product Development Projects supported in our Micromax business.

What will you be doing?

• Overall responsibility for the planning and management of internal and external projects related to the development of electronic inks and paste for Micromax business.


• Responsibility for assembling project teams, defining schedules, tracking technical activities, and generating project progress reports.


• Primarily work with R&D teams in the US and internal stakeholders, to ensure the relevant expertise is employed in defining, planning and executing projects.


• Carry out schedule and resource planning for the projects, assess project risks and define countermeasures.


• Work in a team of intracompany Project Managers to develop and maintain comprehensive portfolio management processes.


• Work closely with Line of Business Owners, Product Managers, as well as Manufacturing and Quality to ensure continuous alignment and up-to-date information flow.


• Support the design of internal processes and the optimization of project management methods.

Who are You?

• Masters/ PhD/ B.Sc degree in Material Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering or other related technical discipline; MS strongly preferred.


• Be capable of managing complex projects and be able to employ different management concepts such as Agile, Waterfall and others as needed. Relevant Project Management training (PMP/CSM/CPMP or similar) strongly preferred.


• Experience in management of Technology-Oriented Projects and/or work experience in the field of Electronics.


• Bottom-line oriented, an assertive and resilient team player able to operate within a high-performance cross-cultural team.


• Confident and purposeful approach, paired with strong communication skills and social skills.


• Customer-needs understanding, commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.


• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, MS Projects and similar.


• Willingness to occasionally travel and build strong international relationships, less than 15% for domestic and overseas.

What competencies will you need?

• Understand customer-needs, commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.


• Be capable of basic/complex problem solving processes, systematic thinking and innovation processes.


• An assertive and resilient team player able to operate within a high performance, cross-cultural team.


• Confident and purposeful approach, paired with strong communication skills and social skills.

We are Offering...

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management, which has empowered us to create high-performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

As part of the MAES Team, you will have ...

• Being part of a highly driven team in a dynamic work climate operating within an international and competitive environment.


• Opportunities for career growth


• Competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance-related bonus plan)


• Benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match)


• Innovative work environment where you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team.


• Flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.


• Paid parental leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Opportunities for professional development

The typical base salary range for this position is between $109,341 and $164,011.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.