Your mission

The Lead Platform & System Architect is responsible for defining and evolving WIK’s technology platforms and system architectures across product categories. The role ensures that future products are built on scalable, reusable and robust technical foundations, while reducing technical risk, accelerating development and supporting ODM growth.

The position acts as the technical authority for platform architecture, system integration and long‑term technology evolution across hardware, firmware and software domains.

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain reusable platform architectures across product categories
Drive system‑level integration of mechanics, electronics, firmware and software; establish architecture principles, standards and design guidelines
Ensure scalability, modularity and reuse across projects
Define platform evolution strategies aligned with technology and business needs
Identify future technologies, modules and system capabilities
Support innovation and pre‑development activities
Support RFQ and early development activities through feasibility and architecture assessments
Identify technical risks and guide concept maturation
Support technical decision‑making and architecture reviews
Review supplier concepts and technical solutions
Define platform constraints and interface requirements
Support technical partner selection and capability assessment
Develop architecture guidelines, reference designs and best practices
Support the growth of platform engineering and system engineering capabilities
Mentor engineers across disciplines

What This Role Is Not

Project Manager
Daily project execution owner
Customer‑specific design engineer
Primary software developer

Your profile

Strong experience in system architecture and multidisciplinary product development involving thermal, fluidic, electromechanical and embedded systems, ideally in coffee, water, beverage or related small‑home appliance industries.
Experience with embedded systems, electronics and software integration
Strong understanding of multidisciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, firmware and software)
Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills

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