SR Director Engineering E-Mobility

Job Title: SR Director Engineering E-Mobility At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview The senior director of engineering for E‑Mobility is the global technology leader for TE Connectivity’s E‑Mobility Value Driver (product line) and a key member of the AutoX leadership team. Together with the value driver leadership and the regional CTOs, the role ensures a profitable business growth of TE’s E‑Mobility sector based on AutoX’s mission to: Create Horizon 2/3 technologies that protect TE and the E‑Mobility Product Line from disruptive shifts and secure future profitable growth. Increase engineering productivity e.g. through platforms, reuse, and AI tools. Supporting regional R&D teams on selected NPI projects. The role operates across regions, manufacturing, and external partners. Job Requirements Technology Roadmap : Define and own the global E‑Mobility technology and platform roadmap (Horizon 2 & 3) together with the stakeholders in the regions, product management and operations. Drive the Horizon 2/3 product development in a non-academic, agile style with business mindset, including external partnerships and advanced developments. Support technology due diligence for partnerships, ventures, and acquisitions. Engineering Productivity : Drive standardization, modular platforms, and reuse across regions. Define and implement state‑of‑the‑art AI tools to increase engineering productivity by 30% during the next 5 years. Engineering Excellence : Harmonize toolchains and methods across regions; set SLAs and capability catalogues; institutionalize D4 delivery approach (Discover, Design, Deliver, Decide). Governance & Integration : run Tech Leadership Council for E‑Mobility, Garage Board, and QBRs; ensure portfolio alignment and a clean intake and prioritization process. Act as the global technology integrator across APAC, EMIA, and Americas. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure DFM, automation readiness, and scalability. People & Culture : build a high‑trust, startup‑mindset team, rebalance global presence including China to match market needs and opportunities. Required Functional Expertise High‑Voltage Interconnects (HVIC) HV connectors, terminals, busbars, insulation systems, creepage/clearance, thermal and safety requirements. Charging Inlets & Interfaces AC/DC charging standards, mechanical and electrical interfaces, sealing, durability, system integration. Battery Protection Electrical, mechanical, and thermal protection concepts; sensing; safety architectures; standards compliance. Battery Connectivity Cell‑to‑pack and pack‑to‑vehicle connectivity, signal and power distribution, sensing integration, manufacturability. Success Metrics Increased reuse rate in E‑Mobility NPIs Reduced development time and design iterations Adoption of AutoX platforms and AI tools Maturity and value creation from Horizon 2/3 initiatives Manufacturing readiness at design freeze / Market readiness What your background should look like 15+ years in automotive or industrial electronics, connectors, interconnects or adjacent electromechanical systems with global engineering leadership in a matrix environment. Proven delivery of next generation technologies across regions; experience in cross functional platforming and modularization. Strong influencer without formal authority. Externally oriented, future‑focused, and comfortable with ambiguity. Thinks in systems, scalability, and ecosystems. Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) Benefits Competitive Salary Package Performance‑Based Bonus Plans Health and Wellness Incentives Employee Stock Purchase Program Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events Employee Resource Group Job Location Posting City: #remote Job Country: Germany Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 148502 #J-18808-Ljbffr TE Connectivity Corporation