Senior Wearable IoT Collar Tech Lead

Msd

Soham

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is seeking a Vence Collar Tech Lead to drive the technical design and mass production readiness of an animal wearable collar. You will own the hardware architecture, system integration, validation, and readiness for launch, collaborating closely with R&D, NPI, Operations, and Customer Success to ensure reliable, scalable performance in real-world farm environments.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing trade-offs between performance,

Qualifications

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in technical leadership or technical project management for multidisciplinary hardware products.
Proven experience working in a product team and collaborating cross-functionally.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in medium and large-scale companies.
Comprehensive knowledge of IoT architecture, embedded systems, hardware, mechanics, integration, and validation.
Experience developing mass-production products for wireless IoT or wearable devices.
Proven experience working throughout the entire product life cycle, from discovery and concept through design, validation, and mass production.
Experience working on complex products requiring a high level of technical know-how and coordination across multiple geographic locations.
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
A mindset of ownership, accountability, and customer focus; comfortable signing up for results and driving outcomes through others when needed.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in geofencing, animal technology, or similar field-deployed hardware solutions.