Director of Engineering

EDMI Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm based in Singapore is seeking an Engineering Leader with a focus on hardware and firmware architecture. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership in engineering and R&D. Responsibilities include managing product strategy and collaborating across teams to ensure technical excellence and innovation. Join us in fostering a culture of respect and collaboration in a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in engineering leadership.
• Proven leadership in engineering, R&D, or senior technical roles.
• Strong experience in electronics, embedded firmware, and mechanical hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Own the global hardware and firmware architecture and roadmap.
• Lead and evolve hardware, firmware, and product engineering functions.
• Provide executive oversight of critical field issues.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

R&D leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Strategy

• Own the global hardware and firmware architecture and roadmap, aligning technical direction with EDMI’s product strategy, growth ambitions, and future market needs. Set the vision for next-generation platforms and device innovation.

Hardware, Firmware & Product Engineering Leadership

• Lead and evolve EDMI’s hardware, firmware, and product engineering functions enabling strong engineering excellence and a quality-first culture. Act as the highest technical authority across product lines, ensuring scalable, sustainable, and supportable solutions.

Sustaining Engineering & Issue Resolution

• Provide executive oversight of critical field issues, firmware evolution, regulatory changes, and component obsolescence, balancing short-term delivery with long-term product health.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product, Software, Manufacturing, Operations, and PMO leaders to deliver integrated, end-to-end outcomes across the product lifecycle.

Business Impact & Continuous Improvement

• Own the technical performance of EDMI’s global hardware portfolio, spanning NPI to EOL. Lead the constant evolution of engineering capability, governance, and leadership to future-proof EDMI’s products and platforms.

Culture & Succession

• Role-model EDMI’s OneEDMI culture, developing future engineering leaders and building a resilient, high-performing organisation.

What we are looking out for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s degree advantageous)
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience
• Proven leadership in engineering, R&D, or senior technical roles
• Strong experience in electronics, embedded firmware, and mechanical hardware development
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering governance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams

DEI Statement

At EDMI, we promote a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging. We pride ourselves in fostering a positive environment where we collaborate and learn from each other leveraging the diverse perspectives and experiences of our employees. All employees are to treat one another with respect and dignity.

Interested applicants may apply.