Head of Electric Motor Development

vor 4 Wochen


Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Festo Vollzeit

In this role, you will be responsible for the product development of electric motors within our Business Unit Electric Automation. You will lead a team of 10 people at our headquarters in Esslingen, and also be responsible for the development teams at our foreign locations.

Your responsibilities:

  • Disciplinary and technical management of the development team for electric motors and cables (low voltage and safety extra-low voltage) at our headquarters
  • Technical management of the development teams at our foreign locations
  • Global definition and implementation of the development strategy to increase efficiency with regard to motor development in terms of methods, processes and tools
  • Monitoring development projects, including time planning, resource management and budget control
  • Evaluation and optimization of existing engine concepts as well as evaluation of new technical solutions
  • Monitoring compliance with quality standards and legal regulations of the global target markets in engine development and product maintenance
  • Coordinating the technical product maintenance of existing series products, including various merchandise products

Your qualifications:

  • Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a similar field of study
  • Several years of experience in leading teams and in the development of electric motors
  • Sound knowledge of motor development, calculation and design of motors as well as performance optimization and material selection
  • Experience in the area of functional safety
  • Very good knowledge of German and English
  • Team-oriented leadership and coaching skills
  • High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as strong communication and presentation skills

Part of the selection process is an assessment centre.

What you can expect from us:

  • The good feeling of working for a family-owned company with a safe and solid financial basis
  • Freedom to explore, innovate and realise your own ideas
  • Competitive compensation with attractive perks and other benefits
  • Respect and appreciation for each other - regardless of gender, nationality, disability, age and identity
  • Lifelong learning with great conditions for individual further development
  • Flexible working models depending on the respective workplace for a good balance of work and private life
  • Highly modern working environment, infrastructure and communication technologies
  • Great family and health services for your well-being


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