Director of Industrial Growth & High-Precision Sensing
Aeva
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Job summary
Aeva in Mountain View is seeking a seasoned Business Development leader to drive growth in industrial automation and manufacturing markets. You will define market strategies, forge key partnerships, and work closely with engineering, sales, and marketing to accelerate adoption of Aeva’s laser displacement and high-precision sensing solutions.
The role requires deep technical knowledge in sensing technologies, a strong network in industrial automation, and a track record of scaling operations in
Qualifications
- Deep technical understanding of laser displacement sensors, LiDAR, 3D cameras, line-scanners, and related sensing tech.
- Well connected in the industrial automation market.
- Proven track record of developing and executing GTM strategies for high-tech industrial products.
- Strong network in industrial automation and factory automation industries.
- Experience cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and product management teams.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Background in optics, photonics, or semiconductor-based sensing technologies.
- Experience with robotics, metrology, or machine vision companies.
- Experience scaling business operations in a high-growth startup environment.
- Technical degree in Physics or Engineering; MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for laser displacement and high-precision sensing solutions in industrial automation.
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and key industry players.
- Lead business development efforts to expand presence in manufacturing, robotics, and industrial automation sectors.
- Responsible for sales and business development of new products to large-scale commercial orders.
- Shape product positioning and messaging to communicate Aeva’s value in precision measurement and automation.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define customer needs, market requirements, and roadmaps.
- Represent Aeva at industry conferences and trade shows, positioning the company as a leader in high-precision sensing technology.
- Secure and develop customer relationships through production.
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Job description
Aeva in Mountain View is seeking a seasoned Business Development leader to drive growth in industrial automation and manufacturing markets. You will define market strategies, forge key partnerships, and work closely with engineering, sales, and marketing to accelerate adoption of Aeva’s laser displacement and high-precision sensing solutions.
The role requires deep technical knowledge in sensing technologies, a strong network in industrial automation, and a track record of scaling operations in
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