Head of Innovation Optics / ML (m/f/d)

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Date: May 2, 2024

Location: Kleinostheim, DE

Company: Heraeus

Head of Innovation Optics / ML (m/f/d)

Location Kleinostheim

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a broadly diversified and globally leading family-owned technology company, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Conamic

We are one of the leading materials specialists for the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-grade materials such as ceramics and novel composites. Our innovative products enable the production of state-of-the-art semiconductor chips or medical lasers for minimally invasive surgical procedures through flexible optical fibers. As a global player with over 1,400 employees, we have sites in the USA, UK, Germany, China and Korea. Our ambition is to become a leader on the topic of sustainability in our energy-intensive industry.

The following challenges await you:

You will be responsible for Heraeus Conamic`s innovation activities in the field of Optical Industry, Microlithography and Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV).
This covers the cutting-edge development of new Materials and products in the business lines Photonics and Semiconductor.
You lead, motivate, develop, and challenge the R&D team to achieve technical and strategic goals.
You foster a data-driven mindset to guide decision-making and project prioritization.
You monitor the effectiveness of R&D activities and contribute actively to strategic planning and project portfolio management.
You communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for R&D initiatives.
In this role you will join our Global Innovation Team and report to the Global Head of Innovation.

Your Profile:

Successfully completed advanced degree in material science, physics, or chemistry (PhD strongly preferred)
5+ years of relevant professional experience in a leading position in innovation with line management and budget responsibility
Good knowledge of process technology and properties of quartz glass
Strong communication skills in English & German with the ability to interact at all levels of functions in the organization
Experience in setting strategic direction and driving project pipelines
Ability to mentor and develop team members to reach their full potential
High degree of entrepreneurial thinking and acting, mental agility and willingness to travel

Your Benefits:

Making things happen - exciting tasks that impact the entire organization
Shaping the future - solving the critical issues of tomorrow
Open space - come up with fresh ideas, take ownership and grow with the scope of your work
Attractive compensation - in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business
And much more - mobile working, open-space office, 30 days vacation

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