Head of R&D EM China
ZEISS · Suzhou
1. Technology & Product Strategy
- Shape the China technology, module and roadmap, ensuring alignment with global BU strategy and future product portfolio.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, competitive differentiators, and long-term innovation opportunities.
- Partner with global R&D and product management to co‑shape platform strategy, architecture decisions, and product vision.
2. Organization Building & Leadership
- Build and scale a high‑performing R&D organization in China covering mechanics, electronics, software, algorithms, and system engineering.
- Establish talent strategy, succession planning, competency development, and organizational structure for sustainable growth.
- Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence
3. Program & Execution Management
- Oversee strategic programs, ensuring technical quality, schedule integrity, and delivery excellence across multiple R&D streams.
- Establish program governance, risk management processes, and cross-team execution mechanisms.
- Drive cross-site collaboration between China and global R&D teams, ensuring seamless integration and transparency.
4. System Architecture & Technical Oversight
- Provide expert guidance on system architecture, performance requirements, design reviews, and technology trade-offs.
- Supervise prototyping strategy and platform demonstrator development to validate concepts and technological feasibility.
5. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Collaboration
- Represent China R&D in global decision-making forums and technical steering boards.
- Collaborate with Suzhou operations for lab setup, infrastructure, and prototype supply chain.
- Engage with external partners, suppliers, and research institutes to build an innovation ecosystem.
Education / 教育背景
- Master’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, mechanical engineering or related field.
Experience /经验
- Proven experience in interdisciplinary R&D leadership role, preferably in the field of electron microscopy.
- Proven experience in a global R&D setup
- Strong understanding of systems engineering, platform strategy, and technology roadmap planning.
- Expertise in prototyping and prototype sourcing processes (mechanics, electronics)
Other Skills/ /其他技能
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global and local teams
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
- Demonstrate strong technical leadership to guide the team in achieving project goals.
- Maintain a result-driven mindset to ensure successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
- Foster cross-cultural collaboration to enhance teamwork and innovation across diverse groups.
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