Manager Research & Development (R&D) Lab
Core
Lead the daily operation of the R&D characterization laboratory and pilot line, overseeing technicians, equipment readiness, and engineering execution to accelerate the commercialization of high-temperature superconductor technologies.
Role type
Manager, R&D Lab Operations & Materials Characterization
Builds
Scalable superconducting technologies and manufacturing processes
Domain
Energy / Advanced Materials / Superconductors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, Materials characterization (SEM/EDS, ICP, metallography, optical microscopy, mechanical testing), Failure analysis, Electrical characterization of HTS conductors, Analytical chemistry (ICP, DSC, TGA, NMR, Karl Fischer, GPC, HPLC), Process scale-up, SOP development, Equipment maintenance and calibration, Cross-functional engineering partnership, Technical team leadership
Preferred skills
PhD in Engineering/Materials Science, Experience in superconductors/semiconductors/advanced materials/thin films/batteries, Lean Manufacturing/5S/Continuous improvement, MES/LIMS experience, DOE/SPC/Root cause analysis methodologies
Technologies
SEM, EDS, ICP, Metallography, Optical Microscopy, Mechanical Testing Equipment, DSC, TGA, NMR, Karl Fischer Titration, GPC, HPLC, MES, LIMS
Responsibilities
Supervise and develop laboratory technicians; Establish laboratory priorities and allocate resources; Lead failure analysis to identify root causes of performance issues; Oversee advanced materials characterization and develop characterization methods; Lead electrical characterization of HTS conductors; Maintain laboratory equipment and develop SOPs; Partner with Process, Manufacturing, and Quality teams for technology transfer
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
