Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technischer Manager / Lead Engineer to take overall technical responsibility for the architecture, design, and integration of complex automated systems. This role combines strategic system ownership with hands-on technical leadership in a technology-driven and regulated environment.

You will lead interdisciplinary engineering teams and ensure the successful delivery of high-performance, compliant, and scalable system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Overall responsibility for system architecture, technical design, and integration of complex automated systems
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and further develop an interdisciplinary engineering team (mechanics, electronics, embedded software, system integration, testing)
• Systems Engineering: Ensure functional, technical, and safety requirements throughout the full development lifecycle
• Agile Governance: Implement and optimize agile methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with project management, production, procurement, QA, and external development partners
• Technology Evaluation: Assess and integrate emerging technologies in automation, sensor technology, intelligent control systems, and digital networking
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, MIL, or comparable industrial standards)
• Mentoring & Culture: Support team growth and foster a performance-oriented engineering culture

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the development of complex technical systems, ideally in regulated or high-tech environments
• Strong expertise in automation and control engineering, systems engineering, and digital system integration
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience in agile development environments (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach certifications are a plus)
• Structured, solution-oriented mindset with strong accountability
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to undergo security clearance in accordance with legal requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package (€80,000–€90,000)
• Leadership role in high-impact engineering projects
• Innovative and technology-focused environment
• Opportunity to shape system architecture and engineering culture