Head of Stack Development (f/m/d)

As the Head of Stack Development at SE TI SES PRM, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our green hydrogen technology. You will lead a team of talented engineers and researchers to design, develop, and optimize hydrogen stack components, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in the renewable energy sector and contribute to a sustainable future.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and complete the strategic roadmap for stack development in alignment with organizational goals and market trends
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Oversee the design, optimization, and testing of hydrogen stack components, including membranes, catalysts, and electrodes, to enhance performance and durability
• Alignment with mechanical production processes in our factory in Berlin
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry developments to find opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration of stack components into final hydrogen solutions
• Establish thorough quality standards and protocols to ensure the reliability and safety
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of stack development processes, outcomes, and lessons learned, and provide regular progress reports to senior management

What You Bring

• Minimum 8 years of experience in hydrogen technology development, ideally with leadership experience being responsible for stack development projects
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred
• Deep understanding of hydrogen stack design, materials, and manufacturing processes, with a track record of successful development and optimization
• Shown ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, being able to translate market insights into actionable plans and initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including proficiency in English language for communication and presentations

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.