Head of Hardware Development Europe

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop European Hardware Engineering teams located in Germany and Poland
• Build and coach high-performing teams through talent development, performance management, and hiring
• Ensure technical excellence across the full hardware development lifecycle
• Manage resource planning, capacity, staffing, effort estimates, schedules, costs, and risks
• Drive the development of power electronics products, including chargers, inverters, AC/DC converters, and control systems
• Lead key technical reviews for hardware designs, schematics, PCB layouts, architectures, and validation concepts
• Ensure project execution aligns with engineering processes, quality, safety, and customer requirements
• Resolve technical, resource, and project escalations in collaboration with Project Managers and System Engineers
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Software, System Engineering, Test, Manufacturing, and Operations teams

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Power Electronics, or a related technical field
• Several years of leadership experience in hardware development, including disciplinary team management
• Strong expertise in (power) electronics development
• Proven experience leading cross-location engineering teams
• Solid understanding of hardware development processes, design reviews, and validation methods
• Experience in resource planning, effort estimation, and engineering organization management
• Experience working within matrix organizations
• Knowledge of Mentor Graphics or Siemens Xpedition is an advantage

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model
• Structured onboarding program
• Food allowance
• Opportunities within a stable, family-owned company

About the Company

Diehl Controls is part of the Diehl Group, a global technology company dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in engineering. We focus on developing high-quality power electronics and control systems to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide.