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November 7, 2025 | Indium CorporationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
As industries worldwide accelerate toward electrification, automation, and smarter technologies, Indium Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials, is strengthening its leadership in engineered solder materials (ESM) to meet the growing demand for innovative, high-reliability solutions. Reflecting this continued commitment to innovation and employee development, the company is proud to announce the promotion of Joseph Hertline to Senior Product Manager, Engineered Solder Materials (ESM).
In his new role, as Senior Product Manager, Hertline is now responsible for driving the growth of Indium Corporation’s global ESM initiatives through the development of marketing strategies supported by customer experience, industry feedback, and emerging technologies, including AI, automotive, high-performance computing, and energy infrastructure sectors. He will continue to lead the company’s efforts in the power electronics application segment with a broader scope of products, applications, and customer segments. He will also continue to lead ESM Application Engineering efforts for all ESM product lines.
“Joe has continually demonstrated exceptional performance, business acumen, and strategic leadership in his stewardship of our power electronics product line,” said Indium Corporation Associate Director, ESM Product Management, Jon Major. “As Senior Product Manager, his vision and technical insight will be instrumental in helping customers navigate next-generation challenges in high-reliability soldering applications. Joe will expand his purview to the entire ESM portfolio to deliver growth opportunities and help shape the company’s ESM strategy across multiple product lines and customer segments.”
Hertline has more than a decade of experience in engineering and product management within the electronics industry and joined Indium Corporation in 2020 as Product Manager, Power Electronics, to strengthen customer engagement and grow the company’s power electronics product line. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA from Clarkson University. He is CSMTPE-accredited and speaks frequently at industry events, including APEC, PCIM Europe 2025, and the upcoming Productronica, taking place November 18-21, in Munich, Germany.
Hertline’s promotion underscores Indium Corporation’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in ESM and delivering proven solutions to the global electronics market.
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