R&D Manager – Motion Control Systems 241936

We're looking for an experienced R&D Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge motion control solutions for industrial automation.

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary engineering organization, drive innovation across hardware and software domains, and lead advanced product development from concept through production release. This is an opportunity to shape next-generation motion control technologies while promoting engineering excellence, scalability, and AI-driven development methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams across multiple international locations.
• Define and drive system architecture across power electronics, embedded software, control algorithms, mechanics, and communication interfaces.
• Own the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through validation and production release.
• Drive innovation in motion control systems with a focus on embedded software, system scalability, simulation, automation, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Establish and promote structured development methodologies, including Agile practices, stage-gate processes, design reviews, and validation standards.
• Define and maintain engineering standards that support quality, reliability, manufacturability, and long-term scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-performance products that meet customer and market requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of R&D experience in areas such as embedded systems, motion control, power electronics, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong system-level architecture expertise spanning hardware, embedded software, control systems, and product integration.
• Demonstrated success in driving software-led innovation, including practical application of AI, data analytics, simulation automation, or advanced engineering tools.
• Hands-on background in embedded software development, including experience with C/C++, DSP, MCU, or FPGA-based platforms.
• Experience working with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CANopen, or similar.
• Familiarity with standards-driven product development, including UL and Functional Safety standards (IEC).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Nice to Have

• Experience in industrial automation, servo drives, motors, or electromechanical systems.
• Track record of bringing complex products from concept to mass production.
• Experience managing geographically distributed engineering teams.