R&D Engineering–Senior Manager / Manager _PCB Industry (Station : Jiangxi China)

Ke Yao Micro-Electronic (Hong Kong) Limited; Fanling; On-site; HKD 468,000 - 773,000; Full time

Job summary

Ke Yao Micro-Electronic (Hong Kong) Limited in Jiangxi, China seeks a Senior Manager / Manager to lead R&D for PCB manufacturing. The role emphasizes automation equipment and cross-functional team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7+ years in R&D engineering, including team management, with a strong background in automation and machinery design. This position offers strategic impact and collaboration across operations and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 4–7+ years in R&D engineering, including 1–2+ years managing technical teams.
• Strong background in Automation Equipment and machinery design.
• Budget/CapEx management, stage-gate execution, and process optimization (Agile, Lean, DFM).

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Innovation: Set long-term engineering roadmaps, evaluate automation trends, and oversee IP/patent strategy.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Build, mentor, and scale cross-functional engineering teams in a high-performing, safe culture.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with Product, Sales, and Operations to align R&D priorities with market needs and ROI.
• Operations & Budgeting: Manage R&D budget, CapEx, and project stage-gates to optimize velocity, quality (DFM), and time-to-market.
• External Partnerships: Cultivate strategic relationships with key technology vendors, suppliers, and research institutions.

Skills

Automation Equipment

Machinery design

Agile

Lean

DFM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

R&D Engineering–Senior Manager / Manager _PCB Industry (Station : Jiangxi China)

Technology Strategy & Innovation:
Set long-term engineering roadmaps, evaluate emerging automation trends, and oversee IP/patent strategy.

Team Leadership & Culture:
Build, mentor, and scale cross-functional engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) in a high-performing, safe culture.

Cross-Functional Execution:
Partner with Product, Sales, and Operations to align R&D priorities with market needs and ROI.

Operations & Budgeting:
Manage R&D budget, CapEx, and project stage-gates to optimize velocity, quality (DFM), and time-to-market.

External Partnerships:
Cultivate strategic relationships with key technology vendors, suppliers, and research institutions.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Experience:
4–7+ years in R&D engineering, including 1–2+ years managing technical teams.

Technical Expertise:
Strong background in Automation Equipment and machinery design.

Core Competencies:
Budget/CapEx management, stage-gate execution, and process optimization (Agile, Lean, DFM).