Director Hardware Engineering (M/F/D)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and strengthen the HW Engineering organisation while enhancing innovation attitude and total quality approach Implement the company strategy/culture into HW Engineering, set targets and actively support basic and advanced research initiatives Define relevant human and technical resources requirements, manage hirings, training, coaching and mentoring activities Implement HW engineering budget & forecast process, strengthen HW development processes and tools Oversee the requirements analysis of HW subsystems and lead the definition of HW specifications accordingly Promote standardization, modularity, power density in HW development Technically manage and supervise critical characteristics of HW components Perform HW components unit testing, integration, verification Review and supervise HW related design for manufacturing, assembling, servicing Check the coverage of approved HW requirements into released specifications Structure review and release workflows for parts and BOMs Sponsor design2cost projects and VA/VE initiatives Monitor applicable standards & norms and relevant trends and evolutions Participate in technical roundtables & committees YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Masters Degree in electric/electronic engineering, PhD or experience in static conversion devices is a plus Strong background in power electronics design Deep knowledge of PCBAs state of the art standards Significant experience in R&D processes and methodologies, as well working in complex and large organisations Proven management track record of structured technical teams Deep competence in engineering material and standards Strong skills in 2D/3D mechanical drawing practices and standards, as well as in multiphysics FEM simulations/calculations Assertiveness, effective communication skills Leadership and coaching abilities, empathy, problem-solving and self-motivating attitude Fluency in English, knowledge of German and/or Italian an advantage OUR COMMITMENT Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility Opportunities for advancement in a growing company A wide range of further training opportunities Attractive bonus system and performance-related pay Additional company benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr