Head of Innovation Hub, Americas

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and marketing of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Damper actuators, control valves, sensors, meters, and gas monitors make up the company's core business. Founded in 1975, Belimo employs approximately 2,000 people in over 80 countries and is listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Job Summary

The Head of I-Hub Americas is part of the global R&D of Belimo and leads the growing engineering teams in the Americas (USA & Canada).

The Head of Innovation Hub Americas has 3 areas of responsibility:

• Full responsibility for all regional product development and related life cycle activities
• Full responsibility for engineering services to be delivered to the global R&D organization
• Full responsibility for the development of Gas Sensors in Montreal, Canada
  
  

In these areas the Head of I-Hub Americas needs to develop and to expand the team and competencies, as well as to serve internal customers in Americas and globally.

Company's Mission And Values

The objectives of this position are fully integrated to the objectives of the Company’s Mission and Values. It is the responsibility of all employees to perform their duties in accordance with Company Policy.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Head of I-Hub Americas is an extended member of the Americas Leadership Team. The position reports solid line to the Head of R&D Hubs in Switzerland and dotted line to the President, Belimo Americas. The role bears full responsibility for agreed upon goals and objectives

Job Responsibilities

• Build up the R&D team in Americas according to the global strategy
• Lead technical teams and resources > 30 people
• Coach and mentor direct and indirect team members
• Manage annual engineering budget of several millions USD
• Be the interface to the regional product management for regional engineering activities
• Oversee the execution of the regional product life cycle
• Ensure that all engineering activities follow Belimo processes and standards
• Implement measures and establish activities to improve the productivity of the teams
• Build up partners for engineering services
• Support procurement for suppliers based in the Americas
  
  

Requirements

Core Competencies:

• Proven track of building-up a technical team
• Experience in design for manufacturability, assembly and configuration
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work in a global, cross-cultural environment
• Able to apply innovative, creative thinking combined with keen decision-making capabilities
• Strong team work ethic and the ability to work autonomously with initiative and urgency
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) from an accredited institution required. Master of Science preferred.
• Must have 10+ years of engineering development experience in addition to 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Willing to travel up to 10%
  
  

The base pay for this position ranges from $160,000 - $175,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 25% of an employee’s annual base salary. Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo