Engineering Manager Core Technologies Imaging

Do you want to work with the latest technologies and highly skilled colleagues at a world leading company? If yes, take a look at this opportunity!
We are looking for an Engineering Manager Core Technologies Imaging - Image Sensors and Optics to our Team in Lund, Sweden

Who is your future team?
Core Technologies Imaging owns and drives the imaging agenda at Axis and makes sure Axis continues to be the world leader (see https://www.axis.com/sv-se/technologies/lightfinder). We are responsible for the development of the image processing architecture and algorithms, and for the implementation of those in HW and SW. We are also responsible for the camera image sensor and optics components and technologies, supplier interaction and evaluation and recommendations for Axis products. Furthermore the team is a competence center for the R&D organization in areas of image processing, sensor and optics technologies.

Core Technologies Imaging consists of two teams and we are now looking for a manager for the team responsible for image sensors, optics, and all technologies and activities around these areas. The team is responsible for the collaboration with Axis' suppliers of image sensors and optics, located mainly in US and Asia.

As manager for the Core Technologies Imaging team focused on image sensors and optics you will lead a team of 10+ highly skilled engineers. The team includes a range of individuals from newly graduated to Axis Senior Experts within these fields. You will work closely with our suppliers, Axis Operations and Axis product development organizations, from short term issues to long term strategies. You will be responsible for technologies that are key to Axis future success.

The role is carried out in close collaboration with the manager for the Core Technologies Imaging team focused on image processing.

What you'll do here?
As manager for this team your main tasks will be to:

* Own and drive the long and short term agendas for the team, from strategies to daily planning, and do that both internally Axis as well as towards and in collaboration with Axis' suppliers.
* Interact with Axis' product development organizations to make sure we understand their requests and they our deliveries, negotiate if needed, conclude and drive the way forward towards successful products.
* Interact with Axis' Operations organization to make sure we are aligned, drive the right questions and agendas, both internally Axis as well as towards our suppliers and EMS'es.
* Identify and setup projects or activities around new technologies, tasks and requests, make sure the scope and requirements are clear and that each project or activity has sufficient staffing, planning and efficiency.
* Lead the team and individuals in their daily activities, make sure we get the most out of everyone and that they feel support and respect in and for themselves and their tasks. Develop your team and its members related to both the needs of the company as well as in balance with the needs of every individual.
* Perform standard management tasks like development talks, salary setting, budgeting, etc.

Since our suppliers are present in US and Asia travelling is included in this role. Normally the team does two to five intercontinental trips per year, and we welcome our suppliers to Lund on a regular basis.

Who are you?
We believe that you have a genuine interest and talent in leading people and organizations. You find it easy to interact with people and between individuals and organizations, and can negotiate if needed. You combine the skill of listening with the skill of deciding, and can find a good balance in between the two.

You have a genuine interest in technology and are eager to learn new things. You can get into new areas and find your way. You know how to find information and keep yourself up to date.

You are used to interact with companies from around the world. Their culture and ways of working interest you, and you find ways to get the most out of each and every relation and collaboration.

You fulfill the following criteria:

* Several years of leadership experience, preferably as a manager in a technology centric organization. Experience in product development is considered a merit.
* Experience in supplier interaction and working with companies in other parts of the world and with different cultures than our own
* Strong track record of managing teams in the technical forefront
* Background as engineer, preferably in physics, electronics or similar
* Fluent in Swedish and English

What Axis have to offer
You will work with new technologies and build the foundation for future products in cooperation with highly skilled and supportive colleagues. You have a great chance for development in an organization that values creativity and promotes individual growth. Axis treat its employees with great trust and freedom, allowing you to find the best way forward for you and your tasks. We welcome your application and look forward to the possibility of you joining us!

Ready to Act?
If you have more questions you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Jesper Lindström at +46 46 272 18 00.
We continuously review applications so don't hesitate and send in your application today!
This recruitment is handled solely by Axis Communications AB, and we politely but firmly decline all calls from recruitment and consulting companies.