Director of Technology

Director of Technology – Pittsburgh, PA

Compensation: $140,000–$190,000

Why You’ll Love This Role

Lead the future of industrial analytical technology. As the organization’s senior technical authority, you’ll set the vision, drive innovation, and guide the development of next-generation analyzers used in demanding industrial environments worldwide.

About the Role

The Director of Technology serves as the top technical leader for analyzer development within a major Process Instruments business. You’ll own the long-term technology roadmap, align product strategy with market needs, and advance innovation across spectroscopy, laser sensing, chemometrics, sensor design, and advanced electronics.

This role blends strategic vision, hands-on technical depth, and industry visibility.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Product Management to define future capabilities and translate application needs into actionable technical plans.
• Lead the technology roadmap for analyzers and application development.
• Introduce new engineering approaches across electrical, electronic, and chemical design.
• Ensure new platforms meet expectations for time-to-market, reliability, manufacturability (DfM), serviceability (DfS), scalability, and Stage-Gate quality.
• Protect company IP by documenting proprietary designs and supporting patent development.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for analyzer performance—troubleshooting complex design issues and assessing obsolescence risks.
• Guide innovation from early ideation through Alpha, Beta, and final release.
• Represent the company externally by presenting at conferences, publishing technical papers, and strengthening market leadership.

What You Bring

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years post-doctoral industry experience developing analytical instrumentation or supporting chemical manufacturing, refining, or laboratory environments
• Strong knowledge of chemical instrumentation, including:
  • Absorption spectroscopy (UV, NIR, IR)
  • Laser-based methods (WMS/FMS)
  • Chromatography
  • Electrochemistry
  • Advanced sensor technologies
• Hands-on experience with electronics, data acquisition, and low-current measurement (10–10 amps)
• Proficiency in chemometrics (PCA, PCR, PLS)

Who Thrives Here

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Loves leading innovation in highly technical, highly regulated industrial markets
• Enjoys blending hands-on technical depth with strategic decision-making
• Wants to mentor engineers while shaping long-term product direction
• Takes pride in influencing industry standards and advancing analytical technology