Department Manager E/E System Architecture & Integration f/m/d

We are looking for a technically skilled, strong leader with excellent customer service skills to head up our international department in the field of physical and logical E/E systems. The focus is on the development and integration of holistic system architectures, including networking and EMI/EMC. This responsible position offers exceptional creative freedom in a dynamically growing and globally networked environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for holistic E/E system architectures: Technical and strategic leadership role with responsibility for the development of end-to-end E/E systems – from logical structuring and function-oriented architecture concepts to physical implementation and integration
• Management of an interdisciplinary team of experts: Disciplinary and technical leadership of a cross-location team with a focus on E/E systems and components, logical architecture, integration & networking, control systems, and EMI/EMC
• Strategic development and expansion of the department: Active contribution to the further development of the department as part of the global growth strategy
• Customer proximity and technical sales support: Convincing technical presentation to customers and close cooperation with sales to ensure sustainable business development and trust building
• Technological leadership and innovation: Definition of systemic solution packages, active support for business development, and driving force for technological innovations in E/E system development
• International cooperation and knowledge management: Promotion of global process harmonization and active transfer of know-how within the international AVL network

YOUR PROFILE:

• Completed technical degree (University of Technology, University or University of Applied Sciences) with a focus on electrical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering or a related field
• At least 8 years of professional experience in E/E system development, in OEM, Tier-1 or in a technically oriented environment related to engineering data lists.
• In-depth knowledge of logical and physical system architecture, function-oriented networking, wiring harness development, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and the integration of complex E/E systems
• Experience in the disciplinary and technical management of large international teams (>30 employees) with the ability to recognize potential, develop talent in a targeted manner, and create a performance-oriented, motivated environment
• Strong communication skills, professional and confident manner at a technical and management level, strong negotiating skills, and a passion for innovative technology combined with entrepreneurial thinking
• Willingness to travel 10 percent of the time (primarily in the DACH region)
• Very good knowledge in German and English

WE OFFER:

• Extensive creative freedom: Direct responsibility for establishing and strategically developing a forward-looking area of expertise with high relevance
• Wide range of topics: Exciting tasks along the entire E/E value chain – from architecture and integration to EMC and cross-domain applications in the automotive, industrial, and green energy sectors
• Leadership role with impact: High visibility through international customer projects, global collaboration, and active involvement in business development
• Innovative work environment: Modern, agile corporate culture with a strong focus on technology and continuous development
• Shaping the future: Active participation in the development of the next generation of E/E technologies – supported by an above-average research quota
• Targeted further development: Access to a tailor-made leadership program for managers
• Attractive conditions: A competitive and performance-based total package with numerous additional benefits

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €110.000,00. The Employee will be classified according to the Collective Agreement for Employees of Industry (Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Automotive Industry). We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Interested?
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At AVL, we foster and celebrate diversity: We recognize that diverse ways of thinking are required to achieve our vision of a greener, safer, and better world of mobility. Different backgrounds, attitudes, interests, and experiences make us successful. As Equal Opportunity Employer we consider all qualified applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.