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Head of R&D EM China @ Zeissgroup

Suzhou, Jiangsu, CNOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

1. Technology & Product Strategy

  • Shape the China technology, module and roadmap, ensuring alignment with global BU strategy and future product portfolio.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, competitive differentiators, and long-term innovation opportunities.
  • Partner with global R&D and product management to co‑shape platform strategy, architecture decisions, and product vision.

2. Organization Building & Leadership

  • Build and scale a high‑performing R&D organization in China covering mechanics, electronics, software, algorithms, and system engineering.
  • Establish talent strategy, succession planning, competency development, and organizational structure for sustainable growth.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence

3. Program & Execution Management

  • Oversee strategic programs, ensuring technical quality, schedule integrity, and delivery excellence across multiple R&D streams.
  • Establish program governance, risk management processes, and cross-team execution mechanisms.
  • Drive cross-site collaboration between China and global R&D teams, ensuring seamless integration and transparency.

4. System Architecture & Technical Oversight

  • Provide expert guidance on system architecture, performance requirements, design reviews, and technology trade-offs.
  • Supervise prototyping strategy and platform demonstrator development to validate concepts and technological feasibility.

5. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Collaboration

  • Represent China R&D in global decision-making forums and technical steering boards.
  • Collaborate with Suzhou operations for lab setup, infrastructure, and prototype supply chain.
  • Engage with external partners, suppliers, and research institutes to build an innovation ecosystem.

Education / 教育背景

  • Master’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, mechanical engineering or related field.

Experience /经验

  • Proven experience in interdisciplinary R&D leadership role, preferably in the field of electron microscopy.
  • Proven experience in a global R&D setup
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering, platform strategy, and technology roadmap planning.
  • Expertise in prototyping and prototype sourcing processes (mechanics, electronics)

Other Skills/ /其他技能

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global and local teams
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Demonstrate strong technical leadership to guide the team in achieving project goals.
  • Maintain a result-driven mindset to ensure successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
  • Foster cross-cultural collaboration to enhance teamwork and innovation across diverse groups.

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Skills

R&D team leadershipsystem engineeringtechnology roadmappingsystem architecturePrototypingStakeholder Managementtalent strategyProduct Managementmechanical engineeringcross-cultural collaboration

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