Hardware Engineering Manager
Job Title
Hardware Engineering ManagerJob Description
We are now looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager located in Shanghai to lead our hardware team within Research Asia, to develop products and technology prototypes and deliver high-quality products.
Who is your future team?
Our hardware team is a multidisciplinary team that manages the entire product lifecycle from initial concept to final delivery. By integrating mechanical engineering, electronics design, PCB layout design, and hardware testing into a single cohesive unit, we ensure a closer collaboration that delivers high-quality products.
What you’ll do here as Hardware Engineering Manager?
As Hardware Engineering Manager, you will build the bridge connecting the corporate long-term strategy to the technical execution, ensuring that our mechanical, electronic, and testing resources are optimized to deliver world-class technology and products. You will be responsible for not only the high-quality delivery of our products but also for the sustainable growth and professional evolution of the engineers within your team.
- Long term team planning following the big picture and team strategies
- Allocate suitable resources to support technology study and product development projects
- Work closely with project management to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery to meet product development targets
- Facilitate sustainable growth both in team competence and resources
- Coach and guide your team members to support them to grow up following the career path
- Be the contact point and represent your team inside and outside the organization, to communicate and to build engagement
- Dare to set ambitious team goals and inspire the team to succeed, ability to handle multi-tasks
Who are we looking for/Who are you?
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Leader with a deep technical competence in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering to head our multidisciplinary hardware organization. The ideal candidate will bring solid hands-on development experience and a proven track record of managing diverse teams through the entire product lifecycle-from initial definition to final release. We are looking for a meticulous leader who balances a passion for high-performance design with a rigorous commitment to safety, reliability, and industry compliance.
We'd love to hear that you have/are:
- Bachelor/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
- 8+ years of practical hands-on experience in hardware development
- 5+ years’ experience of managing teams of 10+ engineers as people manager and proven track record of managing teams that include both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
- Solid understanding of hardware reliability, safety and electronic performance tests
- Experience with regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail with quality, design and reliability
- Solid experience of recruiting, coaching and mentoring team members
- Experience of managing a full product cycle from product definition to design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance
- Fluent English is required
- Product development experience in relevant industries such as IoT, video surveillance is a good plus
What Axis have to offer
We are a world leader in network video, bringing cutting-edge technology and innovative products.
Here, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance.
As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You’ll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance.
Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of benefits, including a company bonus, wellness allowance, and health insurance,etc.
Ready to Act?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications.
We go through applications continuously so don’t wait - send in your application today!
In case of questions, please reach out to recruiter or hiring manager.
Type of Employment
Permanent EmploymentPosting End Date
2026-12-11Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.
About Axis Communications
We enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.
With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.
Let´s create a smarter, safer world
For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.
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