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Senior Lab Manager – Thermal Management
| Company | 3M |
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| Location | Woodbury, MN, USA |
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| Salary | $207348 – $253425 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in physical, chemical, or engineering science (completed and verified prior to start)
- Ten (10) years of experience in R&D, with a focus on thermal management materials and solutions in a private, public, government or military environment
- Five (5) years of direct supervision experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the R&D team focused on high-temperature thermal solutions.
- Develop and execute R&D strategies for thermal management materials for EV batteries as well as creating product and technology roadmaps looking beyond the automotive market.
- Maintain a strong operational knowledge of the organization’s technologies, products, customers, and customers’ needs.
- Oversee the design, development, and testing of new materials and solutions.
- Develop appropriate intellectual property protection plans for potential proprietary positions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and manufacturing, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Energize work groups by creating a climate that encourages innovation, risk-taking, teamwork, and high productivity.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or any of the major engineering degrees from an accredited university
- Proven experience in the automotive industry
- Proven experience in developing thermal management materials for batteries in electric vehicles
- Strong business acumen to recognize growth opportunities, understand customer needs, and participate in business teams
- Strong people skills with the ability to energize, influence, and empower team members, and build trust at all levels
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of innovative thinking.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
