CareerPlan

Director of Engineering (m/f/d)

Dresden, SACHSENFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Leading global engineering organization for sensor and transducer development, driving innovation from concept to launch across four international sites.

Role type

Director of Engineering (hands-on senior leadership)

Builds

NDIR CO2, H2 detection, and capacitive humidity sensing products and platforms

Domain

Industrial sensors, automotive OEM/Tier 1, HVAC/building controls, battery energy storage

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Global engineering leadership, multi-site team management, new product launch, NPI/stage-gate, sensor/transducer development, design-to-cost, technology roadmap ownership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, issued patents, ASPICE knowledge, HVAC/building controls or battery energy storage experience

Technologies

NDIR CO2, H2 detection, capacitive humidity sensing, electronics, firmware

Responsibilities

Lead global engineering organization across four international sites, drive applied research and platform development, own technology roadmap, deliver NPI on schedule and to specification, build engineering bench and develop future leaders

Seniority

Director, global leadership