Electronics Engineering Manager

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. 

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? 

If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Further your career at NKT Photonics! Our Customers make all kinds of mind-blowing innovations with our fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers – and we need to keep up. We help our Customers innovate in areas such as medical and life-science research, semiconductor manufacturing, space exploration, and quantum computing. If you're on our Team already, you know what we are up to and the opportunities that lie ahead of us but what about your own future? Would you like to find your next career move with us? We embrace uniqueness. With more than 40 nationalities, we are a diverse group. But we have a lot in common. We are curious, respectful, and we aim to make a difference in the World. We need the sharpest minds on our Team to help us accelerate development. Together, we can make an impact.

JOB OVERVIEW

Leads the design and development of electronics and software for state-of-the-art laser products. Manages the electronics and software team within in the group of the R&D department co-ordinating team activities internally and with department stakeholders.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for electronics and software development for laser products throughout the entire lifecycle.  Provides leadership and line management for the electronic and software engineers within the team.

Leads product development – Electronic/Software and activities concerning product compliance and certification according to industry standards.  Interacts closely with other electronics groups to shape companies’ global electronic and software practices.  Responsible for alignment of team to companies global electronic software development practices.  Interacts closely with project and product stakeholders and communicate information clearly across R&D organisation.  Designs, develops and tests electronic or software work packages within the product development.  Facilitates continuous improvement processes.  Ensures documentation and release of all work via PLM/PDM and other company systems

KEY INTERACTIONS

Engineering managers locally and globally, Director of R&D, R&D project management, Sales, Operations, Finance

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Manages objectives of and actively mentors team members. Responsible for implementing and managing organisational goals and objectives within department goals and KPIs. Takes ownership and reports on the progress of initiatives. Manages people within policy and monitors policy. Manages employees and sets expectations. Develops team capabilities and addresses any gaps in capability.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A relevant engineering degree.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Ability to take ownership for and lead product development in electronics and software. An experienced engineer with familiarity of mentoring engineers. Skilled at communicating with management, other engineering disciplines and team members. Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills. High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability. Excellent team player with practical and methodical working practices. Expert in electronic engineering or software engineering. Strong organisational skills to be able to work on multiple concurrent activities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Greater than 10 years of experience in developing electronics or firmware for embedded systems over the complete product life cycle. Knowledge of laser systems is desirable. Detailed knowledge of state of the art electronic and software technologies. Proficient in leading a small team of engineers. Experience of working with external partners.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

Approximately 10-20% annually, mostly within Europe, potentially globally.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Business English is required.

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