Platform Manager Electronics (m/w/x) 24-month fixed-term contract

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ZEISS Group in Oberkochen is seeking a Platform Manager Electronics to lead platform development for our medical device portfolio. You combine systems engineering, architecture, and project leadership to identify opportunities and define modular components with clear interfaces.

Responsibilities include building a strategic roadmap, coordinating with product teams, suppliers, and international regulators, and driving innovation while ensuring compliance with CE/FCC/ISO standards.

Qualifikationen

• Educational background in engineering or physics with master’s preferred.
• Several years in product development within regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
• Experience in platform development or product line engineering and modular platforms.

Aufgaben

• Define strategic goals for electronic platform development aligned with objectives.
• Analyse roadmaps and architectures to identify platform opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a platform component roadmap for product needs and business aims.
• Monitor industry trends to drive innovation and inform roadmaps.
• Lead platform development projects from conception to lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with product development teams, partners and suppliers for timely delivery.
• Oversee integration and validation with compliance to standards and regulatory registrations.

Kenntnisse

Platform development

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

English and German language skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering, physics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Zephyr RTOS

Yocto

CAN/CAN-FD

Linux

Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth wireless tech

x86/ARM architectures

Jobbeschreibung

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people’s vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people’s well-being is what drives us every day.

24-month fixed-term contract

The Platform Manager Electronics will play a pivotal role in the development and management of electronic platforms for the product portfolio of our medical device company. This role combines the responsibilities of a systems engineer, architect, and technical project leader in identifying platform opportunities, defining modular components with clearly specified interfaces, and creating a roadmap for platform components. Typical platform components include electronic modules such as power supplies, embedded PCs/control units, and wireless interfaces.

• Define strategic goals for electronic platform development in alignment with company objectives.

• Analyze product roadmaps and system architectures to identify opportunities for platform development.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap for platform components, supporting product roadmap needs and business objectives.

• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation in platform development and inform roadmap updates.

• Lead technical projects related to platform development from conception through implementation as well as during lifecycle management.

• Coordinate with product development teams, external partners, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of platform components.

• Oversee the integration and validation of platform components to ensure compliance with industry standards and provide technical support for international registrations (e.g. CE, FCC, IC, TELEC).

• Facilitate communication between engineering, product management, lifecycle management, and other relevant functions.

• Present platform strategies and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

Ihr Profil

• Educational Background: University degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering, physics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: Several years of professional experience in product development as part of cross-functional teams within a regulated industry, preferably medical devices, and a successful track record in developing complex components.

• Platform Development: Initial experience in platform development or product line engineering and a successful track record in developing modular platforms and/or managing complex projects.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of electronic components such as power supplies and PCs/control units, including knowledge of relevant processor architectures (e.g. x86, ARM), bus systems (e.g. CAN, CAN-FD, TLS), and Linux-based embedded RTOS (e.g. Zephyr, Yocto). Sound knowledge in the field of state-of-the-art wireless applications (e.g. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).

• Preferred Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant standards and regulations, such as IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, MDR, and FDA 21 CFR 820.

• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills, experience in managing a diverse group of stakeholders, and enjoyment in working with international and diverse teams.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Language Skills: Business fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jana Benn, Ramazan Azgin