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Director of Innovation Engineering

Sweden, Värmland, KarlskogaFull-time$170k2026-07-07 → 2026-11-12

Core

Drive technical growth by identifying emerging technologies, developing new products, and implementing advanced processes to bridge engineering excellence with business growth.

Role type

Director of Innovation Engineering (R&D & Strategy)

Builds

New technical solutions, concepts, and products transitioning from R&D/prototyping to industrialization.

Domain

Engineering, Digital Transformation, Emerging Tech (AI/GenAI, green hydrogen)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Technical strategy, R&D leadership, cross-functional team management, product lifecycle management, budget management, Agile/DevOps implementation, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Experience with AI/GenAI, green hydrogen, digitalization, external partner/startup collaboration

Technologies

AI, GenAI, green hydrogen, Agile, DevOps

Responsibilities

Define technical vision and innovation frameworks; lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams; oversee product development from prototyping to deployment; align innovation strategies with corporate objectives and ROI; manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance; foster a culture of creativity and experimentation.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight