Senior Scientist & Tech Lead, Thermal Materials

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay and benefits package

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Lead Scientist II / Technology Manager to provide technical and organizational leadership for the development of next-generation thermal management materials and technologies. This role combines deep scientific expertise with people, project, and portfolio leadership.

The successful candidate will drive innovation from concept through commercialization while managing a team of scientists and engineers focused on TIMs, EMI materials, and related solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10+ years of industrial R&D experience in advanced materials or thermal management.
• Experience leading complex technology development programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy and customer needs.
• Lead development of next-generation thermal management materials and related technologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and IP opportunities.
• Drive invention disclosures, patents, publications, and collaborations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

R&D Management

Materials Science

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Patents

Product Development

Job description

Qnity is seeking a Lead Scientist II / Technology Manager to provide technical and organizational leadership for the development of next-generation thermal management materials and technologies. This role combines deep scientific expertise with people, project, and portfolio leadership.

The successful candidate will drive innovation from concept through commercialization while managing a team of scientists and engineers focused on TIMs, EMI materials, and related solutions.