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Head (f/m/d) of HW Engineering for Computed Tomography

Siemens

Siemens

Weissenburg in Bayern, Germany
Posted on May 31, 2025

Job Description

Job ID

465540

Company

Siemens Healthcare GmbH

Organization

Siemens Healthineers

Job Family

Research & Development

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Contract Type

Permanent
Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.
We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Does this sound interesting?
Then come and join our global team as Head (f/m/d) of Hardware Engineering for Computed Tomography.
*The role requires regular appearance in Forchheim*
Your tasks and responsibilities:
  • You oversee the hardware development in the R&D department for computed tomography (CT).
Hardware development covers the following areas:
  • Mechanical design of CT systems
  • Power electronics and X-ray emitters
  • Embedded software development
  • Electrical design of CT systems
  • Development of the human-machine interface
  • System support and infrastructure support
  • Change management
  • You have global responsibility for hardware development with seven teams in Forchheim and three teams in Shanghai.
  • You plan and you are responsible for the required budget for hardware development in coordination with the R&D manager.
  • As a sub-process owner, you are part of the R&D management team
  • You own the complete product lifecycle for all components in the areas mentioned and you closely collaborate with product management and the product lines.
  • You guide and oversee technology and innovation initiatives within the hardware domain.
  • You identify emerging trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge and support future product development.
To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/products-services
Your qualifications and experience:
  • You have successfully completed a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, medical technology, physics or communications engineering.
  • You have many years of professional experience in hardware or system development in a medical environment. Alternatively, you have experience in the project management of medical technology developments.
  • You already have several years of experience in leading large R&D teams.
  • You are business fluent in English, German language skills are an advantage.
  • You have extensive knowledge of system integration, hardware development methods and experience in creating specifications and documentation
  • You confidently represent the company in interactions with customers and suppliers, fostering strong and professional relationships.
  • You are uncompromising when it comes to quality. Strategic thinking and a passion for continuously optimizing processes are key drivers in your leadership approach.
  • You combine a strong customer orientation with a high level of autonomy, analytical thinking, and the ability to make and implement sound decisions assertively.

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 71,000 dedicated colleagues in over 75 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

Wish to find out more before applying? The contact person handling this job ad is
Lidia Deniz.

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