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Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Excelitas is currently seeking an R&D Manager – UV-Curing

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering marketdriven

solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users

across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, and defense

sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology

companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager – UV-Curing, the R&D Manager leads all research and

development activities across the UV-Curing business, including LED, Microwave, and Omnicure product

lines. This role is responsible for driving technology innovation, managing product lifecycle development,

and supporting strategic growth initiatives in alignment with the overall business strategy.

The R&D Manager ensures that product and technology roadmaps are aligned to market trends, customer

needs, and the active transition toward LED and advanced UV technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute R&D strategies that align with the UV-Curing business objectives and

support overall market positioning and growth.

• Define technology roadmaps and innovation plans, with a strong focus on advancing the LED

transition and strengthening competitive differentiation.

• Partner with the Business Unit Manager to prioritize technology investments and resource

allocation across multiple product lines.

• Drive the management of the full product lifecycle, from concept through launch, growth, maturity,

and phase-out stages.

Innovation and Product Development:

• Identify emerging technologies, market needs, and industry trends to guide R&D initiatives.
• Oversee new product development activities, ensuring timely delivery of innovative, high-quality,

and cost-effective solutions.

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product management to translate customer needs into

technical solutions.

Operational Management:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global R&D organization across disciplines including

mechanical, electrical, optical, and software engineering.

• Manage the R&D budget, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and within financial targets.
• Track R&D performance using KPIs such as project milestones, budget adherence, innovation

pipeline strength, and time-to-market.

Risk and Compliance:

• Identify technical and market risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project and business

continuity.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality

systems.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a key member of the UV-Curing leadership team, providing technical insight to support

business decisions.

• Present technology strategies, project updates, and innovation roadmaps to executive leadership

and key stakeholders.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams to

drive end-to-end business success.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related

technical field.

• 10+ years of R&D leadership experience in UV technology, industrial coatings, photonics, or

closely related industries.

• Proven track record in driving innovation, new product introductions, and successful

commercialization.

• Strong understanding of LED, UV-Curing, and industrial coating technologies.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to operate effectively in a highly

competitive, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Salary range $185,300 to $200,200 depending on level of experience

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Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

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Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team!

Visit: https://jobs.excelitas.com/

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