Senior Director Hardware Engineering

• Define and execute the hardware engineering roadmap in alignment with product and business strategy, covering both electrical and mechanical domains
• Lead and mentor multi-layered (incl. people managers) and cross-disciplinary teams of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and verification specialists
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical rigor, and continuous improvement across hardware engineering, driving change and setting behavioural standards
• Oversee design and prototyping of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, power management, connectivity solutions, as well as mechanical components including enclosures, mechanisms, thermal and fluid management
• Ensure scalability, manufacturability, and reliability of both electrical and mechanical subsystems
• Drive component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, mechanical CAD design, and design reviews
• Lead verification and validation of electrical and mechanical subsystems, including integration, environmental, and reliability testing
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory Affairs to support audits, submissions, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems
• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure design transfer, manufacturability, and scalability
• Represent Hardware Engineering in executive reviews, regulatory interactions, and supplier engagements

• Solid experience leading multi-layered teams (incl. people managers), defining vision and driving performance and behaviours
• Proven background in hardware engineering, with solid track record in leadership roles within the medical device industry
• Solid experience and knowledge of electrical engineering is essential
• Proven track record in Class II/III medical device development and regulatory submissions
• Strong expertise in circuit design, PCB layout, power electronics, sensors, connectivity (wired/wireless), mechanical CAD, materials selection, and thermal/mechanical design
• Experience with design controls, risk management, and verification/validation in regulated environments
• Prior involvement in FDA 510(k), PMA, or EU MDR submissions
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated experience working with external development partners, contract manufacturers, or design firms
• Skilled in managing joint development efforts, ensuring clear communication, milestone tracking, and compliance across organizations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field experience

• Familiarity with low-power design, wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, NFC), and IoT-enabled devices
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), supplier qualification, and mechanical manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, machining)
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, accelerated life testing, and mechanical durability testing

competitive package, including financial and wellbeing benefits