CareerPlan

Director of Engineering / Head of Engineering (m/f/d)

Dresden, SACHSENFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead global engineering organization and drive applied research in sensor technology (NDIR CO2, H2 detection, capacitive humidity sensing) for the automotive industry.

Role type

Senior leadership IC / Engineering Director

Builds

Sensor platforms, electronics, firmware, and new product concepts for automotive OEMs/Tier 1s

Domain

Automotive sensor technology and R&D

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, patents in sensor tech, ASPICE knowledge, HVAC/building controls or battery energy storage experience

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Lead global engineering across four international sites, drive applied research and platform development, own technology roadmap, deliver NPI on schedule and cost, build engineering bench

Seniority

Director, global leadership