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| Job title | R&D manager |
|---|---|
| Job description | We are currently seeking to hire a R&D manager. With an expertise in the field of organic electronics, preferably with a previous experience in the OLED industry. The candidate will be responsible for R&D guidance, planning, and assigning tasks requested by the R&D plan to the team. The candidate will oversee all the R&D activities carried out by the team, monitor progress and adjust where needed to achieve the milestones according to the R&D plan. The responsibilities of the R&D manager will include: - Management of a multi-functional R&D team of researchers, engineers and technical staff members with activities going from the development of new organic semiconductor laser materials to the engineering of prototypes and modules. - Providing technical guidance and assigning R&D team members to tasks requested by R&D plan. Monitoring of the progress and adjustment of the activities to achieve milestones on schedule. - Management and review of R&D team budgets and personal targets. - Defining and delivering KOALA Tech’s products (materials, prototypes, modules). - Providing support to the management of KOALA Tech’s IP generation and strategy. - Deep consciousness of orienting R&D activities for purpose of business success with continuous consideration on how to embed KOALA Tech’s products into customers’ products. |
| Qualification requirements | The candidate must have an expertise in optical engineering and/or electronic engineering and/or applied physics or related studies with relevant industrial leadership in the field of OLEDs or organic electronics, and can demonstrate: 【MUST】 - Leadership and managerial experiences in the OLED and/or laser industry with a prior experience in coordinating efforts across an R&D team of a few to several persons. - An excellent track record and a minimum of 5 years of R&D project management with successful and demonstrable deliveries. - Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills and proven organizational abilities. 【WANT】 - A Master degree or above in optical engineering or/and electronic engineering or/and applied physics or related studies - A good knowledge of semiconductor laser devices and optical science - An understanding of organic semiconductor materials and devices and market requirements - A good knowledge of IP issues and the ability to contribute to our management of the IP generation and strategy. - Fluency in Japanese |
| Work location | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Payment conditions | JPY 7,500,000-8,500,000 / year (Negotiable depending on previous experience) |
| Contact | Email: saiyo@koalatech.co.jp |