Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Join Tecan! Join the market leader!Work in an international and dynamic environment, share our success!Director System Architecture and Standards *Wiesbaden, Germany orYour contributionIn this strategic leadership role, you will define and evolve end-to-end architecture, ensuring alignment across hardware, software, electronics, and consumables to enable scalable, modular, and reusable technology platforms. You will own our platform modularization strategy and provide system-level technical governance, driving innovation, efficiency, and regulatory robustness across product lines. Additionally, you will oversee DevOps infrastructure and tools, ensuring standardized and efficient CI/CD pipelines and system development practices.Define and lead the end-to-end system architecture across our platforms (mechanics, electronics, software, consumables)Define our platform modularization strategy and long-term architectural roadmapsDevelop and maintain reference architectures, interface contracts, and design rulesAct as Design Authority, chair architecture boards, and ensure cross-project architectural integrityEnsure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485) and support risk controlDrive architectural trade-offs and technical decisions across disciplinesContinuously improve architectural methods, tools, and practices, drive efficiency through internal R&D toolingSupport project success through technical governance, planning, and KPI trackingOversee the DevOps team managing CI/CD pipelines, SOUP integration, and reusable internal modulesCollaborate with R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Quality to align technology and architecture with business goalsRepresent Tecan in technical consortia and standardization bodiesYour backgroundWe’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.Technical degree (Master or equivalent) in Engineering, ideally in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, software engineering or related fieldsContinuous education in systems architecture, systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE certification)At least 10 years of experience in R&D, with 3+ years in a senior system architecture role; experience in platform developmentExcellent spoken and written English communication skills (German is a plus)Willingness to travel occasionally to Tecan sites or to attend external technical forums is required What makes working at Tecan uniqueThe chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrowWorking in an international and diverse environmentThe chance to grow your career within the companyFeel empowered by our strong and unique company cultureComprehensive compensation and benefits packageJoin Tecan, a great place to work! Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work .We’re looking forward to receiving your application online. Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).Only applications that fully meet our requirements will be considered.#architecture #security #devops #software #development #diversity #inclusion #lifescience #wiesbadenOur purpose.At Tecan we are driven to improve people’s lives and health. We do this by empowering our customers to scale healthcare innovation globally from life science to the clinic. We collaborate with our customers from early-stage innovation through project implementation and beyond. We deliver the products, services and solutions that make lab processes and medical procedures precise, reproducible and compliant.Stay unique and make it count.Our values - trust, highest standards and ambition - are the cornerstones of our business and provide the framework for Tecan's culture. We foster a positive and empowering environment where our rarest assets, our unique employees, can grow and bring their passion and talent to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr