Job Description
Senior Manager, Material Development
Wuxi, China

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

-Define, align, and execute the conversion and package material strategy and technology roadmap in line with global R&D and business strategies. 
-Lead the R&D material team to develop LED assembly materials and phosphor steering technologies for new and existing products. 
-Own R&D material programs and projects, including gate and technical release responsibility for material R‑, T‑, and X‑projects. 
-Drive continuous improvement of material solutions in cost, quality, and performance to maintain a competitive product portfolio. 
-Define and manage R&D budgets, resources, and daily departmental operations for material development activities. 
-Support industrialization and ensure successful transfer and release of material solutions into backend (BE) production. 
-Act as the main interface between global R&D material, product development, operations, and backend manufacturing in China. 
-Develop and maintain the material IP portfolio and contribute to package and process technology trees and roadmaps.
-Ensure material governance and compliance with sustainability, EHS, and environmental requirements while fostering internal and external collaboration. 
-Define department's Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and to ensure all are on-track. 
-Supervising, coaching, managing and motivating department members on a day-to-day basis. 
-Maintain department training matrix together with Human Resource (HR), plan training budget and training execution. 
-Continuous improvement of team’s efficiency and quality measure. 
-Develop and maintain close cooperation with R&D, BE production and quality. 


What we look for


-Bachelor or above in Material/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engineering related Science and Engineering major 
-Minimum 10 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry and/ or material technology 
-Experience in the backend semiconductor and LED industry is preferred 
-Leading large group of operative staff with span of control more than 10 direct reports 
-Has developed resilient networking among peers and strives to expand them beyond functional and regional boundaries 
-Experience in provides consultation, guidance and work direction to others. Experience in cross functional project management 
-Excellent Leadership capabilities; Excellent Creativity; Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills; Excellent Robust Analytical and Trouble Shooting Skills; Excellent Written Report and Presentation Skills; Excellent Self Continuous Learning behavior 
-IT skills: Microsoft Office 365 
-English Level: Skilled in Literacy, Listening and Speaking 
-Others: Strong Motivation; Willing to Learn Attitude; Communication Skill; Presentation and Report Compilation Skill 


Please contact LuPing Zhu for further information via LUPING.ZHU@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +86 (510) 8190 8315.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Information at a Glance
Job ID:  23048
Posting Start Date:  4/30/26
Job Family:  Research & Development
Career Level:  Experienced Professional (>8 years)
Company:  OSCN
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Fixed working hours
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Department:  OS CN Backend Materials Package & Conversion

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.