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Manager RF Electronics Design (m/f/d)
in Hildesheim
In the Connected Mobility Business Unit, we are at the forefront of advancing vehicle technology. From innovative solutions such as 5G to hidden antennas, we design and manufacture products that enable flawless data transfer within the next generation of autonomous and connected vehicles. The Vehicle Antenna Solution segment in Hildesheim / Germany, has specialized in the development of integrated reception systems (GNSS, SXM, 5G, WiFi, V2X, AM/FM/DAB etc.) for the automotive industry. In this role you will lead and inspire the RF Electronics team, driving innovative design and development. Enhance team performance and collaboration while ensuring top-quality, cost-effective solutions. Join us to shape the future of RF technology through global cooperation and cutting-edge advancements.
The RF Electronics team is a talented group of seven professionals dedicated to advancing RF technology. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and excellence, the team consistently delivers high-quality solutions and drives significant advancements in the vehicle antenna solution segment.
- Manage the RF Electronics team. Ensure quality and the time of team deliverables. Keep the team motivated. Enhance team communications. Ensure that Molex philosophy is introduced to the team.
- Design development. Strong guiding of design process by reviewing the design results and steps with employees and customer. Supporting the team during the development phase by giving them the ideas and hints how to solve the issues. Make sure that cost saving concepts are always considered.
- Team Performance. Improve the performance of the team by develop the skills of the employees and help them to grow. Ensure the required trainings are planned and carryout for the team.
- Manage team resources. Make sure that the available resources are planned well to the current projects and ensure that the employees are in the right role, and assigned responsibilities based on comparative advantage.
- Drive and manage innovation. Make sure that the equipment and measurement systems are on update to the current technology to drive and speed up the innovation process. Ensure that product development processes are improved and optimized. Help the RF Electronics team to develop new ideas.
- Global cooperation. Collaborate with the global engineering and manufacturing team to exchange the new ideas and to solve engineering and production issues.
- Support RFIs or RFQs phase. Support and work with other teams to win new programs. Ensure that the design concepts are defined and presented to customer in optimal way.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on radio-frequency (RF) or communications engineering
- Professional experience in RF circuit design, preferably in the context of the automotive industry
- Experience in a previous leadership role is preferred
- Distinctive planning and organizational skills, as well as associated communication and negotiating skills
- Ability to collaborate with the various Molex teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Project Management experience
- German and English spoken and written
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