Hiring: Sr. R&D Manager, Applications Development Company: Solstice Advanced Materials Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:12:33 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, R About the job Experience: •10 years of semiconductor and/or displays experience in taking new materials from lab to high-volume commercialization, preferably with exposure to applications development, on-site customer evaluations, and process integration. Required Skills: •Working closely with strategic marketing, NPI Marketing, and lead customers, identify/ define growth opportunities in advanced packaging, displays, and Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) •Drive New Product Development projects for TAS and lead product qualification and integration at customers •Develop and deploy application development capabilities across TAS to integrate our product offerings in customer applications •Engage with lead customers to conduct annual Technology Review Meetings (TRMs) and build technology/ product roadmaps for Theral & Assembly Solutions (TAS) •Participate in industry consortia and market forums to establish Solstice as a technology solution provider in advanced packaging, displays, and TIMs •Partner cross-functionally with Technical Services and Sales to address product quality and customer needs •Manage the TAS Center of Excellence (COE) and coordinate R&D activities across the various global teams Qualifications: •Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field; Ph.D. is a plus. •Minimum of 10 years of semiconductor and/or displays experience in taking new materials from lab to high-volume commercialization, preferably with exposure to applications development, on-site customer evaluations, and process integration. •Strategic Thinking: Proven track record in shaping strategy and building product roadmaps at the intersection of advanced technology and customer value. Ability to turn complex customer problems into scalable, market-leading solutions through technical project leadership, new technology evaluation, and customer engagement. •People Management: Hands-on experience in leading team of scientists and engineers, working with cross-functional engineering teams, and collaborating with strategic marketing in driving complex technical programs to completion. •Managing by Influence: Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority across engineering, product teams, and external partners. Drive alignment across R&D, strategic marketing, manufacturing, and finance on portfolio gaps and priorities. •Budgeting & Resource Management: experience in managing R&D budget, project timelines, and resource allocations •Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with ability to represent technical positions clearly to internal stakeholders, customers, and at industry forums. Build credibility with leadership, customers, and partners through clear communications, strong judgement, and a collaborative leadership style. •Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% as needed. Compensation: •$203,414 - $253,974 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!