Senior Embedded Systems Project Manager

Melexis; Tessenderlo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Melexis is seeking an Embedded Systems Project Manager in Belgium to lead mechatronics and embedded system development from conception through market introduction. You will coordinate hardware, software and application engineering, manage scope, resources, schedule and budget, and be the primary technical interface to customers.

You will ensure adherence to automotive standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE), mitigate risks, monitor quality, and drive on-time delivery while maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• Engineering master's degree in electronics, microelectronics or computer sciences.
• 10+ years of experience in the embedded systems industry.
• Strong understanding of HW/SW systems and IC design at block level.
• Advanced technical expertise at system/application level.
• Project leadership and technical coaching.
• Strong customer focus and results orientation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality.
• Fluent English in professional settings.
• Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle for mechatronics and embedded systems, from conception to market introduction.
• Define and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, resource allocation, schedule, and budget management.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, ensuring system requirements are captured and aligned with objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between hardware design, software development, and application engineering teams.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to automotive standards and quality processes, including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Identify risks, dependencies and bottlenecks; implement mitigation strategies to keep development on track.
• Monitor project performance and quality metrics to meet internal benchmarks and customer expectations.
• Facilitate clear communication across stakeholders with regular progress updates, risks, and milestones.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical coaching

Customer focus

Communication

english language proficiency

Education

Engineering master's degree in electronics or microelectronics or computer science

Job description

As an Embedded Systems Project Manager you will lead the development, implementation and bring to the market of mechatronics embedded systems.

More specifically, you will:

• Lead and oversee the full project lifecycle for mechatronics and embedded systems, from conception to market introduction.
• Define and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, resource allocation, schedule, and budget management.
• Act as the primary technical interface for customers, ensuring system requirements are accurately captured, validated, and aligned with project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between hardware design, software development, and application engineering teams.
• Ensure all project deliverables strictly adhere to automotive industry standards and quality processes, including ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and technical bottlenecks, implementing effective mitigation strategies to keep development on track.
• Monitor project performance and quality metrics, ensuring the final integrated solution meets both internal benchmarks and customer expectations.
• Facilitate clear communication across all project stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and key milestones.

Your profile

• An engineering master's degree in an electronic or microelectronic or computer sciences field
• More than 10 years of experience in the embedded systems industry
• Good understanding of complex HW and SW systems and the functions of the Integrated Circuit (IC) design at a block level
• Advanced technical expertise at the system and application level
• Project leadership and technical coaching
• Strong customer focus and a results-oriented approach
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel frequently (20%)

We offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic high-tech international environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion in order to contribute to the success of the company.
• An enjoyable, team-oriented and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Melexis

Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company’s advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.

Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health.

Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).