Transforming Ideas into Innovations

3M provides diverse solutions to many markets and thus diverse career opportunities that make the workplace challenging, dynamic and fun.  We encourage our people to innovate by empowering them with freedom to achieve goals.  Come and be part of our team to make a difference.

Where initiative is the stimulus for growth
Interested applicants are to email a three-page resume with current and expected salaries. We accept only email applications.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

For Manufacturing Positions:
Recruitment, Human Resources
3M Singapore Pte Ltd/3M Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd
100 Woodlands Avenue 7  Singapore 738205   
E-mail: hr-woodlands.sg@mmm.com

• Project Sales Engineer (Yishun)

• Senior/Account Representative-Commercial Graphics (Yishun)

• Laboratory Technologists (Woodlands)

• Electronics Engineer (Woodlands)

• Mechanical Engineer (Woodlands)

• Account Specialist (Office Markets) (Yishun)

• Senior / Sales & Marketing Specialist - EAMD (Yishun)

• Senior/Marketing Specialist-EMMD (Yishun)

• Product Development Engineer -(Chemical) (Woodlands)

• Field Service Engineer (EMMD) (Woodlands)

• Research Engineer (Woodlands)

• Optical Scientist (Woodlands)

• Applied Optical Engineer (Woodlands)

• Thermo-Mechanical Engineer (Woodlands)

• Technician (Woodlands)

• Global Product Marketing Manager (Yishun)

• Process Instrumentation & Control System Engineer (Woodlands)

• WWCF Technologist (Woodlands)

• System Technologist (Woodlands)

• Electromechanical Technologist (Woodlands)

• Production Supervisor (Woodlands)

• Senior Marketing Analyst (Yishun)

• Account Specialist (Yishun)

• APAC Business Development Manager (Yishun)

• Senior Account Rep-Automotive Market (Yishun)

• Procurement Analyst (Woodlands)

• Process Engineer (Woodlands Plant)

• Electrical Engineer (Innovation Center)

• Interdisciplinary Scientist (Innovation Center)

• Optical Engineers/ Scientist (Innovation Center)

• Semiconductor System Engineer (Innovation Center)

• Senior Project Manager (Innovation Center)

• Advanced /Senior Optics Designer (Innovation Center)

• Advanced Mechanical Engineer (Innovation Center)

• Safety Engineer (Woodlands Plant)

• Manufacturing Technology Engineer (Woodlands Plant)

• Business Process Specialist (Yishun)

Closing Date: 24 August 2008

Senior Sales Engineer
(Electronic Markets Materials Division)

You will be responsible for providing sales coverage for our range of specialty fluids products. This includes servicing and growing our market share with the existing accounts, identifying and creating new business opportunities.  Other challenges include working closely with product & functional teams and channels to effectively support and grow the business. In the process, you will also be required to interface with global business teams to achieve the business goals.

Requirements:

• Degree in Polymer Science/Material Science/Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering

• 3 - 5 years' working experience in the chemical or electronics industry

• Familiarity with the variety of cleaning and coating processes and technologies

• Independent and result-oriented team player with strong communication skills and a pleasant disposition

• Resourceful, responsive, hands-on and energetic, with the ability to uncover and comprehend end-users' needs

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Project Sales Engineer
(Safety, Security & Protection Services Group)

You will be responsible for achieving business and financial objectives by working directly with end-users, design agencies and architects. You will build strong sales pipeline and represent 3M as a consultant in the construction market. With a good understanding of the construction market, you will work independently to execute and achieve short and mid-term targets. Other challenges include managing, co-ordinating and executing projects with channel partners as well as end-users. You are expected to act as a main point-of-contact for key accounts and architects/consultants/developers in handling the entire sales process from pre-sales technical consultation, project management to post-sales follow-up.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business or Engineering

• Relevant experience in an Engineering environment is a must

• 2 years' or more direct end-user specification experience

• Hands-on with good presentation and demonstration capabilities

• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English with a technical flair

• Fast learner with complex account selling and development skills

• Experience in project management will be an added advantage

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Senior/Account Representative
(Commercial Graphics) 

You will be responsible for achieving business and financial objectives by servicing and creating new key accounts; building strong pipeline with direct end-user specification programs, as well as through design consultancy and agency. You will develop and execute business plans with mid-range and short-term prioritized targets, individual account penetration and implementation strategy. Other challenges include coordinating plans and managing time and resources for effective coverage of all programs with technical and channel partners. You will act as a main point-of-contact for key accounts and agencies in handling the entire sales process from pre-sales technical consultation, project management to post-sales follow-up.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in any discipline

• 2 - 3 years of experience in direct sales

• Proven track record in specification and project management work

• Good presentation and demonstration capabilities with a hands-on attitude

• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English with a technical flair

• Fast-learner with complex account selling and development skills

• Experience in signage and design industry will be an added advantage

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Laboratory Technologists (2 Positions)
3M Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd 
Email: hr-woodlands.sg@mmm.com

You will be responsible for creation, optimization, fabrication and testing of prototypes that lead to the development and commercialization of new products. This includes prioritization, scheduling, and performance of complex tests and experiments with minimal supervision.

Position 1: Laboratory Technologist - Mechanical

Requirements:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• 2 years of relevant industry experience

• Experience in operation and maintenance of basic machinery

• Experience in CAD software is preferred

Position 2:  Laboratory Technologist - Electrical/Electronics

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• 2 years of relevant industry experience

• Experience in operation of basic equipment and instrumentation 

• Experience in electronic circuit design software, e.g. Protel is preferred

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Mechanical Engineer
3M Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd 
Email: hr-woodlands.sg@mmm.com

You will be responsible for producing, refining, optimizing and/or building solid state lighting prototypes by providing onsite technical support for newly-introduced products, including installation, troubleshooting and tracking product performance. You will establish internal capability or relationships with local contract manufacturing operations to produce materials to support field and market tests, and early product introduction. In addition, you will need to interact effectively with marketing and manufacturing functions to gather insight for development of optimal prototypes.

Requirements:

• Degree/Masters in Mechanical Engineering

• Successful track record of applying mechanical engineering principals to product development is preferred

• Able to apply complex and analytical problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a variety of cross-functional teams

• Able to collaborate with colleagues to innovate, influence, and/or negotiate when required

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Electronics Engineer
3M Innovation Singapore Pte Ltd 

You will be responsible for conceptualizing and optimizing electronics circuitry which drives advanced lighting devices. You will need to interact effectively with marketing and manufacturing functions to gather insight to develop optimal prototypes, and also initiate and contribute to the development of intellectual property. Upon successful commercialization of new products, you will provide on-site technical support including installation, trouble-shooting, and tracking of product performance.

Requirements:

• Degree/Masters in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Relevant experience in the application of electronics engineering principles to product development

• Familiar with electronic circuit design software such as Protel

• Record of collaborating with colleagues to innovate, influence, and/or negotiate when required

• Possess interpersonal and team skills in order to perform effectively in diversified cross-functional teams

• Strong leadership and ability to work independently

• Demonstrated strong analytical problem solving skills

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Account Specialist (Office Markets)
 

You will be responsible for the channel development of Commercial Office Suppliers for our key brands Post-it® and Scotch®. In this role, you will be driving the programs to maximize sales growth and build close relationships with channel partners to support the business directions. Other challenges include managing a diverse group of Office Suppliers, motivating channels sales team to increase mindshare, conducting regular sales training as well as increasing penetration of core office products.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Business Administration with 2 - 3 years' relevant sales experience

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

• Strong business development mindset to identify and develop new business opportunities

• Good knowledge and understanding of channel management

• Team player who is able to work independently with initiative

• Able to interface with all levels of customer organization

• Goal-oriented, attentive to details, timeline sensitive and motivated

• Possess own vehicle

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Senior / Sales & Marketing Specialist
(Energy & Advanced Materials Division)

You will be responsible for executing sales and marketing effort for our diverse range of specialized materials, and, air-filtration solutions. This includes servicing and driving account share-gain, identifying and creating new applications and business opportunities. While championing new technology platforms, you are expected to liaise technically with end-users, involving joint evaluation, as well as the laboratory team in accelerating the solutions as needed by the market. Not limited to the development of marketing plan and promotional campaigns, you are also expected to excel in operational marketing, which entail acumen in new product launch, pricing formulation, cost management, demand planning, channel and intermediaries network liaison.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering / Science / Marketing / Business Administration

• 3 - 5 years' working experience in direct technical selling of industrial products,       preferably to the electronics and building & construction market segment,

• Self-starter, result-oriented, team-player, excellent interpersonal and communication skills,  pleasant  disposition

• Hands-on and mechanically-inclined, with an aptitude for technical / commercial negotiation

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Senior/Marketing Specialist
(Electronics Markets Materials Division)

You will be responsible for managing a wide spectrum of marketing initiatives to achieve the Division's objectives. You will strategize, develop and implement effective marketing programs which will accelerate the growth of our business. This encompasses creating market awareness, identifying new business opportunities, new product positioning and launch, as well as market development. This will require you to develop a good understanding of the market trends, competitions and customers, as well as work closely with the sales, technical and other cross-functional teams to achieve the organization's goals.

Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Engineering or Business Administration.

• Those with MBA or post graduate qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage

• At least 2 years' relevant industry experience

• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, drive and creativity

• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 

• Team player with the ability to work well across various functions

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Product Development Engineer -(Chemical)

Field Service Engineer (EMMD)

Research Engineer

Optical Scientist

Applied Optical Engineer

Thermo-Mechanical Engineer

Technician

Global Product Marketing Manager (Tapes & Adhesives)
3M Asia Pacific

You will be responsible to develop and implement comprehensive global business plans for tapes and adhesive products to meet or exceed global sales and growth objectives.  This entails identifying and defining significant market/product opportunities by engaging internal as well as external resources to meet sales and growth objectives.

You will need to provide global leadership on business direction and focus to product development, technical service, manufacturing, sales teams and supply chain located globally to meet changing market and competitive situations for the products.  You will need to develop and deploy appropriate sales, marketing and training tools to ensure programs’ successful execution as well as to develop pricing strategy in line with the business goals.  You will coach and develop local personnel to drive penetration effort and provide local support for tapes and adhesive products.  You will work with Market Segment managers to ensure full representation of the product platform in their segment plans and to drive operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Technical or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical or other related engineering field, MBA preferred.

• 7 to 10 years of working experience with a minimum of 5 years in the electronics market.

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of materials, its applications in relevant market segments: Display and Assembly.

• Six Sigma Green Belt training.

• Experience in information systems and technology.

• Outstanding communication skill set and leadership attributes

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Process Instrumentation & Control System Engineer

You will be responsible for driving and providing leadership in process/facility equipment addition & modification projects through multi-disciplinary teams. You will provide process control system technical support in relocation of equipment or expansion of existing Production/Innovation Centre area, as well as engineering solutions to new business startup. You are expected to support and provide a total industrial controls solution with the ability to design and apply a variety of control technologies, interactive operator/machine interface, data acquisition and various process control strategies to ensure optimal equipment operation and strict conformance to safety requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• At least 3 years' experience in an industrial control discipline with good project management knowledge

• Able to design process control system using variety of process control technologies and carry out equipment control system check-out, start-up and commissioning

• Experience in Rockwell PLC/HMI programming software such as RSLogix5000, FTView SCADA/HMI, Power Flex Drives, Motion Control and Wonderware SCADA/HMI/Historian

• PC literate with knowledge/experience in hazardous area control system design will be beneficial

• Knowledge and/or experience in advanced process control

• Proficient in AutoCAD

• Good written and communication skills to interface with various internal and external groups

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WWCF Technologist

You will be responsible for supporting the operation of the WWCF (Water, Wastewater, Chemical Facility) area. You will lead efforts to resolve quality and compliance issues through effective problem-solving skills, process understanding and performing root cause analysis. You will also track and monitor the process quality & compliance and implement corrective actions if necessary, to ensure that all equipment and tools are properly maintained as per schedule, including compliance to all safety and housekeeping procedures related to the work center and processes. You are expected to ensure that all proper documentation are updated as required by ISO 9000 standards. You will also conduct shift pass down meetings on a work center level.

Requirements:

• Diploma with 2 years' or ITC/NTC with 5 years' manufacturing experience

• Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment System and DI Water Generation System

• Able to comprehend the creation of instructions, reports on scheduling, process standards and operating procedures

• Able to work in close co-operation with a team inclusive of operators, engineers, managers and laboratory staff as well as with different shifts and sub-contractors to accomplish high quality work

• PC literate, including data entry using spreadsheets for analysis and word processing

• Willing to perform 12-hour rotating shifts

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System Technologist

You will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations through effective maintenance support and ensuring optimal production equipment uptime and strict conformance to safety requirements. You will perform routine and non-routine maintenance work as assigned, as well as diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service and repair production process equipment and facility support equipment. You are expected to ensure that all proper documentation are updated as required by ISO 9000 standards. You will also conduct shift pass down meetings on a work center level.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or ITC/NTC with 5 years' manufacturing experience

• Able to repair equipment; troubleshoot and calibrate circuits, systems and devices for measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, vacuum, pressure, level, tension, flow and frequency, etc.

• Able to perform routine preventive maintenance and assist in the performance of repair type maintenance on equipment such as AC/DC drives and motors, programmable logic controllers, etc.

• Able to install equipment in compliance with local electrical codes covering installation, modification and use of electrical/electronic systems and equipment; as well as comprehend equipment service manuals

• Able to work in close co-operation with a team inclusive of operators, engineers and sub-contractors to accomplish high quality work

• Proficient in programming on machine level. Knowledge of Allen Bradley  PLC and Wonderware software will be an advantage

• Willing to perform 12-hour rotating shifts

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Electromechanical Technologist

You will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations through effective maintenance support and ensuring optimal production equipment uptime and strict conformance to safety requirements. You will perform routine and non-routine maintenance works as assigned, as well as diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, service and repair production process equipment and facility support equipment. You are expected to ensure that all proper documentation are updated as required by ISO 9000 standards . You will also conduct shift pass down meetings on a work center level.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Electronics/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or ITC/NTC with 5 years' manufacturing experience

• Able to repair equipment; troubleshoot and calibrate circuits; conduct routine preventive maintenance; and assist in the performance of repair type maintenance on equipment such as AC/DC drives and motors, PLC, etc.

• Able to install equipment in compliance with local electrical codes covering installation, modification and use of electrical/electronic systems and equipment, as well as comprehend equipment service manuals

• Able to perform troubleshooting procedures to identify causes of product defects, equipment failures  and programmable logic controller error; and repair equipment in a timely manner to satisfy production needs

• Able to maintain and perform related material and equipment adjustments to ensure optimal performance of equipment such as photolithography, plating, clean processing, electrical testing and inspection

• Able to participate actively in the design and review of new production equipment and its installation

• Able to work in close co-operation with a team inclusive of operators, engineers and sub-contractors to accomplish high quality work

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and Wonderware software will be an advantage

• Willing to perform 12-hour rotating shifts

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Production Supervisor

You will be responsible for leading your team to understand and comply with all Corporate and Plant EHS rules/policies/procedures. You will work closely with your counterparts in understanding the critical operational duties and tasks required, e.g. fulfilling production shipments with good quality products, manpower planning and management, basic process understanding and  troubleshooting, participate in Lean/Kaizen projects etc.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering with at least 5 years' experience in a similar capacity

• Startup experience will be an advantage

• Knowledge of MRP systems, Lean/Six-Sigma methodologies and constraint management

• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills to coach and motivate others

• Willing to perform 12-hour rotating shifts in a cleanroom & chemical environment

Senior Marketing Analyst
(Retail Channel)

You will be responsible for leading the development of trade marketing strategy to achieve defined business objectives across the Office Markets product categories. This includes leading efforts to leverage the brand positioning, increasing presence through category management and execution of marketing strategy into impactful programs.

Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing/Business Administration with 2 – 5 years’ trade marketing experience in retail channels such as bookstores, electronic superstores or hypermarts

• Highly-driven and motivated with strong trade/customer marketing background in a leading company

• Proven success working in a fast-paced environment where the strategic brand-building efforts are complemented by hard driving promotional activities

• Strong record of creating a winning vision in retail environment with strong emphasis on merchandising, promotion and partnerships

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

• Additional experience in product marketing will be an added advantage

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Account Specialist
(Industrial Adhesive & Tapes Division)  

You will be responsible for driving the growth of Packaging Systems commodities across our key market segments. 3M Packaging Systems consists of a wide range of consumables such as carton sealing and reinforcing  tapes, specialty retail attachment products and temperature loggers. That also includes complementary packaging equipment for automating end-packaging process. You will work with the commodity marketer and channel partners to drive sales pipeline across the key market segments, including direct and indirect accounts. With your proficiency in product knowledge, you will provide sales coaching to channel sales representatives and deliver presentations during customer seminars and workshops. Other challenges will include the identification of new specialized channel partners to serve niche markets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years’ sales experience in industrial mass environment, preferably in end-packaging

• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Proficient in spoken and written English with strong communication and presentation skills              

• Able to interact with both management and operator levels

• Being a good demonstrator who is hands-on and confident in handling equipment is a plus

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ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
(Electronic Solution Division – Static Control)

You will be responsible for driving the business development of electronics Static Control business platform in Asia Pacific.  This encompasses execution of segment and key account plans in the Asia Pacific region.  You will driver regional/global new product pipeline and support the development of regional lab and manufacturing/sourcing capabilities to meet business needs. 

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Physics or Bachelor’s/Masters in a related Engineering discipline

• At least 10 years’ experience in sales/marketing or as a Fields Application Engineer in electronic, computer peripheral or semiconductor industry

• Willing to travel within the region

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SENIOR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
(Automotive Market)

You will be responsible to drive penetration and sales of 3M solutions in automotive market and to achieve and exceed sales objectives by providing independent sales coverage of assigned segments and accounts.  You will need to devise and implement strategic account plans to support the business direction for new and existing accounts resulting in achievement of sales, profit and other objectives and to identify opportunity in support of marketing and integrate other business groups’/divisions’ businesses to automotive segment by working closely with the product marketers.  Other responsibilities include the management of distribution channels and to develop aggressive sales plan and activities with key accounts. You will need to conduct training and demonstrations to customers on product applications.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Business Administration

• 3-5 years working experience in automotive industry

• Good knowledge of automotive engineering and maintenance

• Independent and result-oriented team player with strong communication skills and a pleasant disposition.

• Resourceful and hands-on with an ability to uncover and comprehend the industry key stakeholder’s needs.

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Procurement Analyst

You will be responsible for supporting the operational purchasing needs including issuing and following through on Purchase Orders, liaising with and managing external vendors in support of the plant’s requirements/expectations. You will be working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to set up a robust working system which meet the demand and requirement for the product type. You will also be responsible for analysing, validating the spend pattern, formulating and implementing cost-competitive strategies, evaluating the management, financial and technical capabilities of suppliers so as to minimise the company’s risks and liability. You will continuously review the establishment of new and/or quality improvement opportunities for implementation and handle short duration projects as periodically assigned. You will also collate, compile and prepare identified reports for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 2 years’ relevant experience and qualifications in Purchasing, Material     Management and Logistics are added advantages

• High degree of computer literacy

• Highly proactive in managing and driving improvements and cost reduction         activities

• Strong negotiation capability with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong team player with ability to work well with other cross-functional team members

• Demonstrate maturity, initiative, self-motivation and ability to multi-task

As part of a pioneer team to transfer a new technology into Singapore , you will lead the production team in learning and transferring the operational aspects, and contribute to the flawless start-up of the new operation.  Specifically, you are expected to understand and comply with all Corporate and Plant EHS rules/policies/procedures.  You will work closely with USA counterparts to understand critical operational duties and tasks required.  This includes Process & Product Understanding (PPU), establishing the work center document (SOP) system, and initiating Kaizen activities to contribute to the continuous improvement of the operations team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Masters Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years’ manufacturing experience.  Prior working experience in a chemical compounding/mixing industry preferred.

• Good communication and organization skills with capability in self-managing projects,

• Able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong statistical background (DOE) and demonstrated knowledge of Lean/Six-sigma methodologies.

• Overseas training for up to 6 months is required.

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Electrical Engineer (3M Asia Pacific – Innovation Center)  
Email: hr-woodlands.sg@mmm.com

You will be responsible in electrical and electronic system design, including analysis, evaluation and optimization of multi component integrated devices.  You will also be responsible to develop prototype electronics for use in new product demonstrations, prototype circuitry, integrate electronics with other display subsystems and develop integrated circuit level components.  In addition, you are required to participate in the identification, planning and execution of platform development leading to focused product commercialization efforts.

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with at least 5 years experience in development and manufacture of electronic device,

• Significant experience in digital circuit design, CMOS architectures, board-level and system-level circuit design for integrated device applications

• Analog Electronics expertise is added advantage

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

• Spoken and written English language proficiency.

Interdisciplinary Scientist  (3M Asia Pacific – Innovation Center)
Email: hr-woodlands.sg@mmm.com

You will be responsible for competitive IP Mapping and strategic intellectual property planning, thus liaison to Business team and Technical team regarding patent strategy and intellectual property status communications is required.  You will also work closely with IP Attorneys to facilitate patent writing and filing. 

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree in Physical Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years Industry experience with intellectual property development in electronics, semiconductors or related industry will be an advantage