Job Description:
Join us as a Principal Technical Lead, Switchboard & LVDO and become the technical cornerstone for electromechanical and electrotechnology innovation across our low voltage equipment offers. You'll drive system integration, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of reliability and compliance.
What will you do?
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Serve as technical single point of contact across the full product lifecycle of new & existing low voltage equipment offers
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Drive technical direction for electromechanical systems that seamlessly integrate mechanical, electrical, and electronic components
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Provide technical guidance & direction to 10+ manufacturing locations to ensure continuity of business & offer optimization
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Lead validation and compliance activities ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
What are the key skills we are looking for?
Electromechanical Engineering — advanced level; leading system design that integrates mechanical and electrical components-
Electrotechnology — advanced level; driving innovation in electronic control systems and sensor integration
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Mechanical Design — advanced level; optimizing structural and functional design for reliability and performance
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Design Optimization — advanced level; balancing efficiency, cost, and manufacturability across complex systems
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Decision Making — advanced level; resolving technical trade-offs in ambiguous situations with cross-functional impact
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Problem Solving — advanced level; diagnosing root causes and implementing solutions for moderately complex technical challenges
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Requirements Analysis — advanced level; translating stakeholder needs into actionable technical specifications
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Risk Assessment — advanced level; identifying and mitigating technical risks throughout the development lifecycle
What qualifications will make you successful?
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Deep technical expertise across mechanical and electro-mechanical systems with a proven track record of solving complex, ambiguous challenges
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Strong technical leadership with the ability to coach teams and influence technical decisions & strategy
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Collaborative approach that bridges disciplines and drives alignment across functional stakeholders
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Strategic mindset that connects technical execution to business impact
(External) English Qualifications:
What's in it for me?
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Lead transformative projects that push the boundaries of electromechanical innovation
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Work with a team that values technical excellence and continuous learning
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Shape product direction with high visibility and organizational impact
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Access to professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
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Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
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Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering, new product development, test & validation, supply chain support and offer optimization
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Strong ability to influence others to achieve business objectives and drive results.
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Ability to work effectively with diverse and cross-functional teams.
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Proven experience driving operational efficiency and process optimization projects.
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Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
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Valid visa required for international travel
Bring your technical leadership to a role where innovation meets impact — apply today!
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(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
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