Strategic Engineering LeaderIn this pivotal role, you will spearhead the engineering and application teams within our R&D organization.Responsibilities:Oversee the entire New Product Introduction (NPI) process from concept to production, ensuring seamless transitions and on-time delivery.Foster a culture of technical excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive innovation and efficiency.Lead multi-disciplinary engineering projects, aligning teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.Own the transition of prototypes onto alpha tools and manage their handover into production, meeting customer requirements.Prepare and deliver comprehensive R&D documentation to operations, ensuring knowledge transfer and production readiness.Manage demo tools, conduct experiments to validate technical performance, and provide 3rd Level support by leading root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.Requirements:Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering).Experience in high-tech or R&D industries such as semiconductors, robotics, automotive, or instrumentation.Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition, assembly & test).Experience with global supply chain interaction for engineering desirable.Understanding of NPI processes.Track record of leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a high-tech environment.Experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects with tight time-to-market constraints.Hands-on experience in root cause analysis, debugging, and yield improvement methodologies.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across global teams.What We Offer:Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally in an international environment.Flexibility: Flexible working hours, option to work from home and workation.Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial, and open to new ideas.Health & Well-being: Company doctor and psychologist support for your health.Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success.Catering: Subsidized canteen, fresh fruit, and drinks right in the office.Mobility: Shuttle bus, free parking spaces, e-charging stations for cars and motorcycles, bicycle parking spaces with e-bike charging station.Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit.Events & Team Building: Summer party, business run, cool team events.Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days.