Innovation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Track technology and market trends in robotics, Physical AI, AI infrastructure hardware, data center cooling, thermal management, and advanced manufacturing.
• Monitor industry news, funding activities, product launches, customer movements, competitors, and supply chain changes.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of relevant startups and technology companies in North America.
• Prepare one-page company profiles, market summaries, and opportunity assessments.
• Identify potential fit between target companies and Minth’s manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and product capabilities.
• Support customer visits, VC/startup meetings, university connections, industry events, and executive meetings.
• Prepare briefing materials, meeting notes, follow-up lists, and internal presentation materials.
• Maintain an internal opportunity pipeline and update management regularly.

Key Deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, robotics, mechanical/electrical engineering, materials, computer science, business, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in market research, technology scouting, startup scouting, corporate innovation, VC/CVC research, consulting, hard-tech, robotics, AI hardware, data center infrastructure, or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong research, analysis, and information organization skills.
• Ability to quickly understand new technologies, markets, and business models.
• Able to turn complex information into clear, concise management-level materials.
• Strong English writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Chinese language capability is preferred.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving, cross-cultural team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Silicon Valley or North American startup ecosystem.
• Experience in robotics, humanoid robotics, AI hardware, data center infrastructure, thermal management, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience working with startups, VCs, incubators, accelerators, or hard-tech companies.
• Experience preparing company research, industry reports, or investment screening materials.