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About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.

This is what we stand for:

• Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.
• Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.

- Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.

- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.

Your Role

The Tech Lead Hardware Design provides strategic technical leadership and expert guidance to the hardware engineering team. Responsible for setting the technical vision, driving innovation, and serving as the primary technical authority across multiple project deliverables, the Tech Lead ensures design excellence and consistency. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, representing the team as a technical ambassador, and partnering with leadership to optimize engineering processes and operational effectiveness.

Your future tasks at a glance

• Architect product technical frameworks and serve as the ultimate escalation point for complex hardware design challenges, ensuring robust and timely resolutions.

• Champion the development and implementation of hardware modularity, evaluating maturity levels and steering integration into the product roadmap.

• Deliver high-quality technical contributions to RFQ responses to secure new business through feasible and committed technical solutions.

• Synchronize hardware technical strategy with cross-functional disciplines, including Systems, Software, and Mechanical engineering, to ensure seamless integration.

• Act as the central technical anchor for diverse hardware deliverables, upholding rigorous standards for design consistency and engineering quality.

• Oversee engineering quality and ensure team alignment with strategic technical priorities.

• Monitor market trends and supplier roadmaps to define the long-term hardware strategy and drive innovation initiatives from concept through to technical feasibility.

• Develop and refine engineering processes, technical guidelines, and toolsets to enhance the electronics team's efficiency and output.

• Provide expert technical direction to the electronics team and actively mentor junior engineers to foster professional growth.

  What you bring with you

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in hardware design, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.

• Extensive knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout, and design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.

• Experience with developing high voltage systems in accordance with functional safety requirements (ISO26262, IEC61508).

• Proficiency in simulation tools and testing methodologies for complex hardware systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.

• Proactive attitude with a passion for mentoring team members and driving technical innovation.

• Preference for working in teams and strong communication skills (English is mandatory).

Our Offer & Benefits

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment

Benefits (Full-time Employees):

• Trust-based working hours and hybrid work
• Adequate and competitive compensation
• Pension Plan/Bonus
• Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
• Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day
• Public transport ticket
• Bike-Leasing via Business Bike
• Experience various inspiring and fun team events
• ME-branded clothing
• Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)