Leased Labor - Sensor Innovation & Insight Specialist (m/f/d)

Huawei; München; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative culture

Global network

Training opportunities

Language courses

Diverse environment

Self-responsible work

Job summary

Huawei Heisenberg Research Center in Munich is seeking a Consultant - Sensor Innovation & Insight Specialist. You will lead research collaborations with universities and industry partners to develop cutting-edge sensor technologies for smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, shaping future sensor architectures and roadmaps.

The role emphasizes cross-device sensor fusion, AI-enabled signal processing, and translating research findings into strategic product plans within a global innovation

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
• At least 5 years hands-on sensor technology development experience.
• Experience leading international R&D collaborations with academia or industry.
• Strong PCB design, embedded systems and signal processing skills.
• Proven ability to translate research trends into product roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead joint research proposals with academic and industry partners for next-gen sensor tech.
• Develop high-performance, low-power sensor solutions and cross-device fusion.
• Design, prototype and validate novel sensor architectures.
• Identify emerging sensor trends and assess commercialization potential.
• Translate academic findings into executable business strategies and roadmaps.
• Provide guidance on long-term R&D priorities and investments.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and business teams to align sensor innovation with market needs.
• Establish partnerships with leading universities and research consortia.

Skills

Sensor Development

Hardware Prototyping

Sensor Algorithm Development

Tech scouting

International collaborations

5+ years sensor exp

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics

Job description

Huawei Heisenberg Research Center (Munich)

is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

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Consultant - Sensor Innovation & Insight Specialist (m/f/d)

We are recruiting a sensor technology specialist to drive innovations in next-generation terminal sensors and their application scenarios. This role will lead collaborative research projects with academic institutions and industrial partners to develop groundbreaking sensor technologies, and spearhead innovation across three core pillars: high-performance and low-power sensor solutions, cross-device multi-sensor fusion perception, as well as natural and immersive human-machine interaction. You will shape our technical roadmap by identifying emerging industry trends and translating academic research into actionable strategic plans.

Your mission

• Take the lead in drafting proposals for joint research programs with academic institutes and industry collaborators, and develop cutting-edge sensor technologies for smart terminals including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, smart rings, smart glasses and IoT devices;
• Advance innovations covering high-performance low-power sensor solutions, cross-device multi-sensor fusion perception, and natural immersive interaction systems
• Design, prototype and validate novel sensor architectures to boost overall performance and functional capabilities.
• Identify emerging trends in sensor technologies by engaging with international research communities and evaluating their commercialization potential
• Convert academic findings (including outputs from global joint research) into executable business strategies and product development roadmaps
• Provide technical guidance on long-term R&D priorities and potential investment opportunities
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product development and business teams to align sensor innovation with market demands
• Establish and sustain partnerships with world-leading academic bodies, research consortia and industrial alliances
• Facilitate joint research initiatives, knowledge exchange and co-development programs with global industry experts

Your areas of expertise

• Sensor Development: Extensive experience in the R&D and deployment of consumer electronics sensors, such as IMUs, optical sensors, magnetic sensors, biosensors and gas sensors.
• Hardware Prototyping: Hands-on experience in PCB design, embedded system development and signal processing.
• Sensor Algorithm Development: Practical experience applying AI/ML algorithms to sensor data processing.
• Proven track record in technology scouting, competitive benchmarking, and translating global research trends into product-level implementations.
• Demonstrated success in leading international R&D collaborations, preferably within academia, corporate research labs or tech startups.
• Advanced degree (Master's or above) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or other relevant disciplines
• No less than 5 years of hands-on experience in sensor technology development, preferably within the consumer electronics sector, with a solid background in international collaborative projects.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 208,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.