Technology Engagement Manager, Gorilla(R) Glass

This position is offered in Commercial Technology of Gorilla® Glass group.  The position is key in initiating and strengthening technical engagements with external customers, and internally support a cross-functional team tasked with developing next-generation innovative process and/or product (solution).  We are looking for individual who can achieve the following objectives:

1. Deliver success in engaging customer technically in early stage product innovation, leading to design-in of product, with sound approach and strong fundamental in materials engineering and mechanics of materials.
2. Drive technical activities with customers and provide analyses and technical feedback to development team for validation of attributes to meet requirements.
3. Provide direction to related cross-functional team for testing and characterization, analyze technical data and own responsibility to prepare technical materials for customer communication

Education & Experience  

10 – 15 years of experience in materials science/engineering with MS or PhD – preferably in Mechanics of Materials/Reliability

Desired Skills  

Required Skills:

1. Strong fundamental of mechanics of materials and materials engineering with experience in mechanical behaviors and glass/ceramics characterization
2. Familiarity with reliability engineering, statistical analyses and hands-on testing
3. Excellent communication skills and at ease in customer engagements and facilitation
4. Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, document test results and follow-up, and communicate effectively
5. Ability to solve complex problems requiring attention to details and quickly distill to essential elements
6. Able to absorb new concepts, knowledge and technologies quickly to a working level, and effectively leverage the newly acquired knowledge to new situations and applications

Desired Skills:

1. Experience in driving root cause determination and recommend technical correction actions
2. Knowledge in mechanical and optical characterization technique and equipment
3. Experience in product engineering of glass/ceramics
4. Knowledge of statistical analysis and reliability tools
5. Experience in leading technical project teams and supporting new product development/introduction
6. Experience in interfacing and collaborating with customers and/or suppliers
7. Experience in leading cross-functional project teams without permanently assigned resources
8. Understanding on touch technologies and related cover glass fabrication/processes