Sr. Manager Mechatronics (m/w/d)

Join HIMA Group – Innovate with purpose.Grow with technology.

HIMA Group is a globally independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, protecting people, assets, and the environment. Founded in 1908, the family-owned company is headquartered in Brühl near Mannheim, Germany, and has grown steadily through strategic acquisitions, including Sella Controls (UK) in 2023 and Origo Solutions (Norway) in 2024. Today, HIMA employs approximately 1,100 professionals across 22 group companies worldwide.

Our international teams bring together expertise from all corners of the world, working with a shared focus on developing reliable and sustainable solutions. At HIMA, employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their knowledge, and collaborate across borders to deliver projects with real impact.

Working at HIMA offers varied and responsible tasks, where your work has tangible influence. At the same time, you can continuously develop your skills and contribute to advancing safety technology. With a corporate culture built on collaboration, accountability, and sustainable innovation, we provide a professional environment where experts can thrive and make meaningful contributions.

Become part of a global success story and help shape the future of digital safety.

Responsibilities

• Disciplinary leadership and continuous development of the Mechatronics team

• Responsibility for the development of innovative mechatronic systems in compliance with legal, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

• Coordination and technical decision-making regarding mechatronics-related issues, particularly at the interfaces between mechatronics, hardware, manufacturing, and procurement

• Collaboration with adjacent departments such as Production, Production Engineering, and Procurement to ensure manufacturable product development

• Evaluation and assurance of the manufacturability of mechatronic components, including the selection and application of appropriate manufacturing methods while considering commercial constraints

• Consideration of and technical responsibility for surface treatment and coating technologies within product development

• Advising internal stakeholders on all aspects of mechatronics development

• Planning, conceptualization, and execution of development projects—from requirements analysis through to series production readiness

• Resource and capacity planning for development projects

• Responsibility for the Mechatronics Development Laboratory

 

Requirements

• Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline

• Strong knowledge of mechatronic system development, including relevant standards and regulations

• Experience in the structuring and integration of assemblies consisting of mechanical, electronic, and software components

• Experience with manufacturability analysis and Design for Manufacturing (DfM)

• Knowledge of common coating and surface treatment processes and their impact on component properties

• Practical experience in cross-functional collaboration, particularly with Production and Manufacturing Engineering

• Strong quality and safety awareness

• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

• Experience with modern development and simulation tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, thermal simulation, Teamcenter) is desirable

• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for building, developing, and motivating high-performing engineering teams

 

• Purpose-driven work: Contribute to sustainable solutions in safety-related automation that protect people, assets, and the environment.
• Global collaboration and diversity: Work in diverse, internationally aligned teams that act as “One Team, One Goal” to deliver results worldwide.
• Knowledge-driven culture: Share ideas, think entrepreneurially, and contribute to innovative solutions with tangible impact.
• International work environment: Work with colleagues worldwide, participate in global projects, and collaborate across teams and countries.
• Development opportunities: Long-term career opportunities within an expanding international organization.
• Community and culture: Team events, open communication, flat hierarchies, collaborative teamwork, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

HIMA Group offers flexible working hours and the option to work remotely. For certain positions, employees can choose between different part-time models. Job sharing is also possible.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion are an integral part of our corporate culture. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual identity.
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