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# Global Application Leader, Laminates

- **Company:** QNity, Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467428138&tx=HT8175TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Master's degree or above in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or related field.
 * At least 10 years of relevant industry experience, including significant experience in laminate materials, printed circuit boards, electronics materials, or closely related applications.
 * Demonstrated experience leading regional or global technical teams and developing talent across multiple geographies.
 * The successful candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies on fast time scales and a team-player that can work in multi-disciplinary, cross-geographic teams.
 * Proven ability to translate customer and market requirements into technical programs, product-development priorities, and commercially relevant solutions.
 * Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, problem-solving, and program-management capabilities.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, concise, and persuasive presentations to customers and senior management.
 * Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin, with the ability to operate effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment.
 * Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

## Description

* Lead and develop the global application team (in Asia, US, and Europe), including capability building, talent development, resource allocation, and performance management.
 * Define and execute the global application strategy in alignment with the business strategy, technology roadmap, and long-term growth priorities.
 * Lead engagement with OEMs, fabricators, and other value-chain partners across consumer electronics, AI data centers, industrial, and other strategic markets to understand unmet needs and translate them into material and application requirements.
 * Partner with Commercial, Business Development, R&D, Manufacturing to evaluate market opportunities, identify emerging technology trends, and prioritize the product and application development portfolio.
 * Be part of new product development cycles by leading the team to provide rapid prototyping to customer and frequent interaction with stakeholders
 * Develop and manage a global application opportunity pipeline, establishing clear priorities, milestones, ownership, resource requirements, and expected business impact.
 * Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, translating market intelligence into differentiated value propositions, product positioning, and sustainable competitive advantages.
 * Communicate application strategy, project status, technical risks, resource needs, and business opportunities clearly to senior management and relevant stakeholders.