Section Manager Operation R&D Prototyping

In your role, you will manage and further develop mid-sized R&D prototyping operations and projects, ensuring full alignment with AT&S’s innovation and technology roadmap. You are responsible for the operational excellence of the R&D Line, including people leadership, equipment responsibility, and cross‑functional coordination. You will drive technical progress, ensure timely delivery of R&D prototypes, and take ownership of budget, resources, timelines, and intellectual property while acting as a key interface to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and manage the R&D Line Operation team
• Plan, control, and optimize R&D line operations considering resources, Q-times, and priorities
• Ensure timely production of R&D lots and fulfillment of internal and external prototyping requests
• Align closely with R&D Line Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and production departments
• Coordinate preventive maintenance planning and execution with maintenance teams
• Manage R&D projects with responsibility for budget, resources, timelines, and results
• Represent AT&S toward customers, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Ensure protection of intellectual property and freedom-to-operate for developed technologies