Head of Technology - Spennymoor, County Durham, United Kingdom - Tridonic

Description

Job Description

Tridonic is the Zumtobel Group's electronics manufacturer, at the forefront of smart lighting. We are seeking a Head of Technology & Innovation at our site in Spennymoor to be the local leader for the Technology & Innovation team.

Main accountabilities include:

• Deliver new technologies for emergency lighting and sensors: From concepts to prototypes that can be transferred to development.
• Creation of the technology strategy and roadmap for emergency lighting and align it with the product strategy / roadmaps.
• Support the creation of product strategy / roadmaps for emergency lighting.
• Instigate major contributions to the conception and development of products for the Company's portfolio at Spennymoor.
• Coach, inspire and lead team members and support their professional growth and development.
• Provide technical support to Product Development, Purchasing, Production and Service departments for the products where required.
• Support R&D Engineers and Technicians, with technical queries.
• Interface with the global organization, meaning occasional travel to other company locations.
• Keep up-to-date with the marketplace in terms of technologies and competitors' products.
• Establish a network with external research institutions to stay at the forefront of technologies relevant to emergency lighting.
• Lead collaboration projects for technology development with research institutions and commercial partners.

What you will need

• A degree in Electronics / Physics or similar.
• Experience in electronic design in a comparable field.
• Able to demonstrate a record in concept designing and developing Switch Mode Power Supplies.
• Strong leaderships skills with experience in developing a team.
• Ability to network effectively and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Open minded and innovative with the outside of the box mindset.