Head of R&D | Head of R&D (m/w/d)
KACO new energy GmbH
Job Summary
As the Head of R&D, you will assume overall responsibility for the development of PV and storage inverters, along with associated system components. This includes strategic planning and the implementation of new products, working closely with the CTO and Head of PLM. You will lead a team of approximately 75 employees across 6 departments in Germany and India, managing the R&D budget. The role involves overseeing product development using both agile and waterfall methodologies, ensuring cybersecurity standards, and maintaining quality and deadlines. A key aspect is fostering innovation through collaboration with internal and external partners, and strategically advancing R&D by integrating the latest trends, development methods, and generative AI in software development. This position offers a chance to shape the future of renewable energy technologies within a leading manufacturer.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Technical Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or comparable qualification
Experience
- Professional experience in software engineering based on established software development processes
- Experience in power electronics is advantageous
- Experience with Agile Methods and DevOps Mindset including Continuous Integration is advantageous
- Experience in applying Generative AI in software development is advantageous
- Experience with web application development using JavaScript is advantageous
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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