Senior Research And Development Manager
2 days ago
Mâcon
Job Title: R&D Manager – Embedded Electronics & Smart Metering Location: On-site (France) About the Company A global technology company developing smart metering and connected device solutions that help utilities improve water management through advanced electronics, embedded systems, and IoT technologies. About the Role We're seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead a strategic product portfolio and a multidisciplinary engineering team. You'll drive the technical roadmap for next-generation smart metering products while leading a team focused on electronics, embedded systems, firmware, sensors, and connectivity. Responsibilities • Define and execute the technical roadmap for a strategic product portfolio., • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary R&D team of around 10 engineers., • Drive technical decisions across electronics, firmware, embedded systems, sensors, and connectivity., • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards., • Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, and PMO teams., • Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture. Requirements • Engineering degree in Electronics or a related discipline., • Proven experience leading technical or R&D teams., • Strong background in embedded electronics, firmware, sensors, or connected devices., • Experience developing products for industrial or high-volume manufacturing., • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills., • Fluent English. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in smart metering, instrumentation, industrial IoT, sensors, or connected devices., • Knowledge of product industrialisation and mass production environments. Compensation & Benefits • Salary: €75,000–€90,000 + 15% bonus., • Attractive employer pension/savings contributions., • Modern R&D facility with excellent employee benefits.