Business Director Probe Business (m/w/d)

In this position, you are responsible for the development and manufacturing of test probes for atg Mycronic GmbH’s flying probe test systems (FPT). You identify trends in global market, customer, and technology at an early stage, develop innovative solutions for future customer requirements, and ensure the long-term competitiveness of the probe portfolio.

Furthermore, you bear overall responsibility for the competence center and production operations at the production site in Seesen (Lower Saxony), which includes a workforce of over 40 people. Your reporting line goes directly to our General Manager, and you are closely working together with the central departments based in Wertheim – especially Research & Development, Product Management and Sales - as well as the Director of Global Service, who holds overall responsibility for the global after

Tasks:

• Developing and implementing of the global strategy for test contacts and contacting technologies

• Definition and advancement of the roadmap for technologies, products and innovations for the probe section

• Close collaboration with the Director Global Services to identify new customer requirements, service needs and aftermarket opportunities as well as with our R&D team on the developing of future FPT generations and new contacting solutions

• Development of new test contacts, probe pin designs, materials, coatings and manufacturing processes

• Responsibility for the manufacturing of test contacts for flying-probe test systems

• strategic direction of the site in Seesen as well as leading and developing of the around 40 employees onsite

• Ensuring of quality, delivering performance, cost optimization and economic efficiency of the probe production

• Building and maintaining an international network of customers, suppliers, research institutions, and technology partners

• Professional requirements:

• Degree in a technical field (e.g. mechanical engineering, materials science, production engineering, electrical engineering, or comparable qualification)

• Several years of experience in leadership and management, especially in a technology-oriented environment

• Experience in product development, manufacturing, technology development or business development

• Knowledge of modern manufacturing processes, materials, coatings, and production technologies

• Strong understanding of technological correlations, customer requirements, and global market trends

• Experience in establishing and maintaining international networks of customers, suppliers, or technology partners

• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills

Personal requirements:

• Entrepreneurial mindset and approach

• Strategic and analytical skills

• Strong communication and networking skills

• Strong customer focus and understanding of aftermarket requirements

• Capacity for innovation and openness to new materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes

• Leadership skills and the ability to develop teams

• International and intercultural competence

• Independent, structured, and cross-functional working style