Head of Emerging Technology Scouting & Incubation
HybridSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Map technology inflection points and monitor external signals to identify high-potential emerging technologies across Electronics markets. Validate opportunity areas through internal and external proof-of-concepts, defining success criteria and go/no-go thresholds. Own technical due diligence for strategic M&A targets, delivering structured assessments and integration readiness plans. Lead frontier technology scouting, architect roadmaps, and drive the Frontier Technology Board to translate insights into validated business cases. Partner with Business Development teams and M-Ventures to explore cross-domain opportunities and new revenue streams beyond current BU horizons. Manage operations of early-stage incubators and liaise with R&D and external partners to advance pathfinding. Domestic and international travel required; on-site US location with remote option considered.
Required Qualifications
- Master degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
- 8+ years of experience in technology scouting, R&D leadership, and/or corporate development
- track record of leading successful incubations, POCs, or M&A technical due diligence
- PhD in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
- 6+ years of experience in technology scouting, R&D leadership, and/or corporate development
- track record of leading successful incubations, POCs, or M&A technical due diligence
- Deep understanding of electronics, optoelectronics, packaging, advanced materials, semiconductor processes, or related frontier technologies
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate insights into tangible business value and clear ROI
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence at the executive level, and manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders
- External applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- Domestic and international travel is required to meet business needs
- on-site position located at one of the EMD Electronics US sites
- remote may be considered
Desired Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in technology scouting, R&D leadership, in the electronics industry
- Track record of conducting rigorous technical assessments of emerging technologies, evaluating IP quality, competitive differentiation, and feasibility for acquisition or partnership
- Experience designing and managing early-stage technology incubation programs, including setting success criteria, managing rapid learning cycles, and making disciplined go/no-go decisions
- Proven experience leading technical due diligence for corporate acquisitions or partnerships, assessing technology risk, integration complexity, and value creation potential
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams spanning technical, business development, and strategic functions to advance frontier technology initiatives
- Comfort using market data, technical metrics, and portfolio analytics to prioritize opportunity areas and make investments in emerging technology exploration
- Strong understanding of how emerging technologies translate to business value, market opportunity, and revenue potential; ability to build business cases for frontier exploration investments
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