Sr. Manager Mechatronics (m/f/d)

Responsibilities Disciplinary leadership and continuous development of the Mechatronics team

Responsibility for the development of innovative mechatronic systems in compliance with legal, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Coordination and technical decision-making regarding mechatronics-related issues, especially at the interfaces between mechatronics, hardware, manufacturing, and procurement

Collaboration with adjacent departments such as Production, Production Engineering, and Procurement to ensure manufacturable product development

Evaluation and assurance of the manufacturability of mechatronic components including the selection and application of appropriate manufacturing methods while considering commercial constraints

Consideration of and technical responsibility for surface treatment and coating technologies within product development

Advising internal stakeholders on all aspects of mechatronics development

Planning, conceptualization, and execution of development projects—from requirements analysis through to series production readiness

Resource and capacity planning projects

Responsibility for the Mechatronics Development Laboratory

Requirements Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline

Strong knowledge of mechatronic system development, including relevant standards and regulations

Experience in the structuring and integration of assemblies consisting of mechanical, electronic, and software components

Experience with manufacturability analysis and Design for Manufacturing (DfM)

Knowledge of common coating and surface treatment processes and their impact on component properties

Practical experience in cross-functional collaboration, especially with Production and Manufacturing Engineering

Strong quality and safety awareness

Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Experience with modern development and simulation tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, thermal simulation, Teamcenter) is desirable

Proven leadership experience with responsibility for building, developing, and motivating high-performing engineering teams

Purpose-driven work: Contribute to sustainable solutions in safety-related automation that protect people, assets, and the environment. Global collaboration and diversity: Work in diverse, internationally aligned teams that act as “One Team, One Goal” to deliver results worldwide. Knowledge-driven culture: Share ideas, think entrepreneurially, and contribute to innovative solutions with tangible impact. International work environment: Work with colleagues worldwide, participate in global projects, and cooperate across teams and countries. Development opportunities: Long-term career opportunities within an expanding international organization. Community and culture: Team events, open communication, flat hierarchies, collaborative teamwork, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

HIMA Group offers flexible working hours and the option to work remotely. For certain positions, employees can choose between different part-time models. Job sharing is therefore possible. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are an integral part of our corporate culture. We welcome applications from all candidates, silence of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual identity. Please ensure that you have a valid work permit for the respective location. No cover letter is required. You only need to create an account, which allows you to apply to this and future position. This way, you can manage all your applications in one place and receive automatic notifications about new suitable positions.