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.