Director of Product Development
Company: actnano, Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
About actnano -Actnano, Inc. is a dynamic materials startup in
Cambridge, MA. With a strong global technical team, we develop and
manufacture coatings that protect printed circuit boards in
electronics, allowing them to function in water-laden environments.
We work with the biggest brands in the consumer electronics and
automotive industries to increase product reliability and improve
product performance in wet and humid conditions. Not only do we
provide a portfolio of coatings, but we also work closely with our
customers to help solve some of their most difficult problems
through rapid innovation and ingenuity. - - -About the RoleWe are
looking for a Director of -Product Development to join our talented
and diverse technical team. This position will focus on developing
new platform technologies for environmental protection and
implementing with -our customers.As a Director of Product
Development, you will:
- Establish -and own -actnano's optical coating programs by
understanding market needs, the voice of the customer, timeline for
adoption, commercialization milestones, and intellectual property
implications;
- Collaborate -with actnano management on establishing strategic
direction for new product development to address protective
solutions for glass or glass-like surfaces in electric vehicles,
ADAS, LiDAR, and consumer electronic devices;
- Collaborate -with clients by clearly defining milestones for
development of coatings and communicating technical risks and
progress to various stakeholders;
- Directly interface -with customers to understand product needs
and act -as a bridge between customers, sales, and technical team
to develop solutions;
- Collaborate -across various functions within the company (e.g.,
sales, technical service, operations, and manufacturing) to act as
a single point of contact through launch of products;
- Assemble -cross-functional teams for new product introduction
by identifying resourcing needs and developing external
partnerships with substrate manufacturers, technical experts, and
characterization labs;Who We NeedOur ideal Director of Product
Development will possess the following experience and skills:
- Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials
Science, Mechanical Engineering, or associated technical fields
with previous industrial experience commercializing new
technologies, MBA preferred;
- Experience in the glass industry or coatings for glass
preferred;
- Detail-oriented and committed to producing high quality
deliverables (even when deadlines are tight), and comfortable with
the agility and ambiguity of a startup environment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance
with our -COVID-19 policy -prior to starting work. Applicants and
employees in need of an exemption from this policy due to a
legitimate medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious
belief, must submit a completed -request for accommodation form to
the human resources department to begin the -interactive
accommodation process as soon as possible. Please contact
-HR@actnano.com -for the -request form;Why you should work with us:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Unlimited Time Off Policy
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year
- Paid Sick Leave, based on local and state lawsEqual Employment
Opportunity -actnano, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military
veteran status, domestic violence victim status, or any other
protected characteristic under applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation and training.
Keywords: actnano, Inc., Cambridge , Director of Product Development, Executive , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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