Technical Manager - Electronics & Embedded Systems

Technical Manager - Electronics & Embedded Systems Full- time – Schio, Italy Job Description At the heart of product innovation (gate automation, access control, smart home), within the Engineering office located in Schio, we are looking for a Technical Manager to manage the electronics department. The activities carried out in this office involve the design and integration of hardware (HW) and firmware (FW) for the development of automation systems for residential access. You will be responsible for delivering robust, connected, and industrialized electronic solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness. Key Responsibilities

Technical leadership

Manage electronic design activities (power electronics, motor control, RF). Validate design choices (cost, performance, robustness) done by technical Engineers. Interface with product marketing and System Engineers to translate needs into technical solutions. Collaborate with software, cloud, and IoT teams. Ensure quality and repeatability in high-volume production. Guarantee product maintenance in serial life conditions. Actively participate in continuous improvement tools, methodologies & standards of the technical profession. Drive cost optimisation (BOM, design-to-cost approach).

Team Management

Lead and develop the team (roles, responsibilities, skill development). Create and drive individual and team development plans (EMC, RF, low power, safety). Empower teams in cross‑functional collaborations and cooperation, support and motivate team members to achieve project goals. Actively contribute to recruitment. Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., activity monitoring with designers, in‑person meetings, design reviews).

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent. 5–10 years of prior experience in firmware and/or hardware development for embedded systems in industrial environments (high‑volume products). 3–5 years of team management experience within electronics technical offices. Fluent professional English – French is a nice to have.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of microcontroller‑based embedded systems, C programming language, and hands‑on experience managing “System On Module” systems through serial interfaces and APIs. Analog, digital, and power electronics (motor control, power supply). PCB design and validation (EMC, thermal, reliability). Knowledge of RF / IP protocols (e.g., Zigbee, Thread). Strong understanding of industrial and manufacturing constraints. Strong design‑to‑cost and mass production mindset. Nice to have: Experience in automation, motor control, access control, or smart home.

The position involves multidisciplinary relationships with internal multicultural teams and external stakeholders (suppliers, subcontractors, customers), collaborating with Project Management Office, Quality, Test & Lab and Industrialisation teams. Other development centres are located worldwide. Location Schio (VI) #J-18808-Ljbffr