Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the R&D team to develop products that align with the global R&D strategy. Develop and drive an efficient product development organization to deliver products to customers on time. Review product specification with project teams.

2. Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making of senior management, aligning research and development strategies with long-term vision, mission, and goals.

3. Supervise the R&D budget, monitor the cost and effectiveness of R&D activities to optimize resources, prioritize expenditures, and maintain professional standards.

4. Lead the R&D team and collaborate effectively with all relevant functional teams (global and local) to achieve company goals.

5. Lead, guide, evaluate, and cultivate professional R&D personnel to ensure the quality, effectiveness, and credibility of product development.

6. Define clear goals and action plans for functional teams to achieve them, guide and involve the team in the right work.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation or other related engineering disciplines.

• At least 10 years of experience in brushed and BLDC motor related work, with priority given to experience in the power tool industry of multinational corporations.

• Familiar with the design and manufacturing process of brushless DC motors, with strong mechanical design capabilities.

• At least 5 years of team management experience.

• Experience in managing multiple international client projects is preferred.

• Good English oral communication skills, high standards of personal performance and professional ethics.

• Familiar with application for safety approval such as UL, CSA, CE, BS, SAA.

• Drive change, possess good learning and adaptability abilities.

• Motivate employees and develop a top-notch engineering team. Willing to interact with people from different industries and enjoy working with growing teams.