R&D Manager - Instrumentation Products

Role Overview

This position reports to: Technology Manager Instrumentation

Role and Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop the proper competencies in the R&D team
• Attract and retain talents to support the development of future products and systems
• Foster a culture of innovation within the organization
• Drive execution of new product development projects
• Ensure timely and on-budget execution of R&D projects
• Assign competent resources, monitor progress, take corrective actions when necessary, and ensure the Product Development Process follows the required quality standards
• Work with Product Management to define the product and technology development roadmap
• Plan an optimal project portfolio for the team, oversee efficient project execution, and collaborate closely with the Global Business Line Technology Manager
• Ensure smooth cooperation with other R&D teams in the global division, sharing results and best practices
• Support manufacturing and service to understand root cause of problems and solve quality issues
• Promote active collaboration with all functions beyond R&D to ensure smooth New Product Introduction (NPI) execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineer is required, with a Master's or Doctorate in Engineering preferred, particularly in computer science or electrical engineering
• 12+ years of industry experience, including R&D management or project management of large R&D projects
• 5+ Years of senior-level people management and technology management experience
• Strong collaborative and communication skills to align peers and multiple stakeholders within the organization
• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing teams dealing with large software projects
• Awareness and experience with modern software technologies and development methodologies
• Experience and awareness of modern hardware design, industrial measurement technologies, and flow-computer applications would be advantageous