Head of Development Department HWFW mfd

Are you a professional seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and fast-developing business? Join us in Augsburg, Germany, and become part of Emerson Discreet Automation, influencing our technology\’s strategic direction and global product portfolio.

As the Head of Development Department HW&FW (m/f/d) , you\’ll lead engineering efforts in hardware (HW) and firmware (FW) development for industrial PCs, controllers, edge software, and customer-specific product adaptations. In this leadership role, you\’ll drive innovation, oversee cutting-edge projects, and ensure our product portfolio remains at the forefront of automation technology.

Onsite presence is essential for effective collaboration and fostering our dynamic team environment.

Apply now! The selection process is ongoing, and the vacancy will close once we find the right candidate.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

1. Strategic Leadership: Define and implement technology and product development strategies for hardware, firmware, and customized solutions aligned with business objectives and market trends.
2. Project Oversight: Manage development projects from initial concept to production, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
3. Team and Technological Advancement: Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians locally and globally; foster innovation and continuous knowledge growth.
4. Customer-Centric and Technological Innovation: Understand customer needs, deliver tailored solutions, monitor emerging trends, and integrate advanced technologies into product designs.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with product management, manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and external partners for seamless development and implementation.
6. Compliance and Standards: Ensure products and processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations.
7. Budget and Resource Management: Oversee department budgets, resource allocation, and cost control.

Who You Are:

You can identify emerging policies, practices, and trends within the organization, competition, and marketplace. Your insights drive the development of innovative offerings that exceed expectations. Strong communication skills enable active listening, adapting messages for diverse partners, and ensuring mutual understanding. You have a keen sense for relevance in complex situations, continually assessing market potential of new ideas. You foster teamwork, empowering others to collaborate and achieve shared goals.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A technical degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics) or equivalent experience
• Experience in HW and FW development (industrial PCs, controllers, edge computing)
• Proven leadership of multifunctional engineering teams
• An innovation mentality and financial competence
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems, communication protocols (OPC UA, EtherCAT), hardware design (electronic, mechanical, thermal)
• Fluent in English and German
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in a complex matrix organization
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) and agile development methodologies
• Experience in customer-specific adaptations

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we believe great ideas come from great teams.

Our commitment to ongoing career development and cultivating an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering results.

Required Experience: Director

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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