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Responsibilities:
1. Project Leadership: Lead and manage multiple R&D projects concurrently, ensuring they are executed on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.
2. Technical Strategy: Define and communicate the technical vision, strategy, and goals for the R&D team, aligning them with the company’s overall objectives.
3. Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, providing guidance and support to foster their growth and success.
4. System Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing and validation processes for systems developed by the R&D team, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.
5. Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis techniques to extract insights and support informed decision-making in the development process.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product management, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of R&D projects into the product development pipeline.
7. Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuously improve product offerings.
8. Resource Management: Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and procurement for R&D projects, optimizing utilization and efficiency.
9. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.
Qualifications:
10. Engineering degree in electrochemistry or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
11. Proven experience (5+ years) in leading research and development projects in the Hydrogen environment.
12. Strong technical background with expertise in system testing, validation, and analysis.
13. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
14. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
15. Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
16. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards relevant to the industry.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.