R&D Director (Application Technology & Solution Development) - Onsite

About the role

Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, seeks a creative and results-oriented R&D Director, Application Technology & Solution Development, focusing on semiconductor process technology, membrane science, and device design. This role is based in Singapore or Courtland, NY, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead research for the MicroE Business Unit to deliver strategic growth targets from innovation, including Incremental Pipeline Value (IPV) and funnel health.
• Support assigned swimlane activities and customer interactions and trials as appropriate in the development and commercialization of new products (NPD) and continuous improvement products (CIP).
• Define and deploy device and cleaning strategies aligned with corporate and business unit objectives.
• Provide R&D leadership within the group and cross-functionally as needed to drive unique product innovations for filter products targeting semiconductor fabrication processes including wet etch and photolithographic applications.
• Offer scientific leadership in filtration/purification and effective device design to address customer challenges including safety, compliance, and capability development.
• Serve as the principal liaison between Pall R&D and the MicroE Business Unit Leadership Team to identify and prioritize high-value customer problems and translate these into actionable R&D deliverables.
• Maintain collaborations with other research and academic entities that enable breakthrough innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement in R&D processes, tools, and infrastructure leveraging Danaher Business Systems (DBS) toolbox.
• Work with the VP R&D and MicroE BU GM to develop and execute the ASIA strategy around roof-tops in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Pune.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Filter Design, Fluid Dynamics, Chemical and Hydromechanics, Electrochemistry, and Advanced Membrane Technology.
• Excellent understanding of in-line yield and wafer inspection metrology.
• Familiarity with a range of analytical techniques to analyze and quantify very small quantities of organic and inorganic chemical impurities related to on-wafer defects.
• Strong interpersonal skills that build positive relationships and influence others, both within business and across organizations.
• Able to interact with all levels of the business (senior leaders to working teams), strong listening skills, able to present complex or new insights with clarity and simplicity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field required with at least 10 years of relevant R&D and/or product development experience preferred.
• Master’s degree with significant experience in the application area can be considered in lieu of the Ph.D. degree.
• Regarded as a technical expert within the semiconductor process development community.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and influence senior stakeholders with a demonstrated track record of commercial success with high impact technical developments.