Leased Labor - Sensor Innovation & Insight Specialist (m/f/d)

As Sensor Innovation & Insight Specialist, you will lead collaborative research to create next-gen sensor technologies for smart terminals. You’ll shape the technical roadmap by translating research into actionable plans and partnering with academia and industry. You drive high-performance, low-power sensor solutions, cross-device fusion, and immersive human–machine interaction. This role offers impact across product development and strategic investment opportunities in a global research context.

• training opportunities
• language courses (German and Mandarin)
• diverse, global work environment
• self-responsible work in a growing team
• famous company canteen with diverse meals
• global network and knowledge exchange

• Lead joint research program proposals with academia and industry
• Develop cutting-edge sensor technologies for smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices
• Design, prototype and validate novel sensor architectures to boost performance
• Identify emerging sensor trends and assess commercialization potential
• Translate academic findings into business strategies and product roadmaps
• Provide guidance on long-term R&D priorities and investments
• Coordinate with engineering, product, and business teams to align sensor innovation with market needs
• Foster partnerships with leading academic bodies, research consortia, and industrial alliances
• Manage and participate in international R&D collaborations and knowledge exchange

• Extensive R&D and deployment experience with consumer electronics sensors (IMUs, optical, magnetic, biosensors, gas sensors)
• Hands-on hardware prototyping (PCB design, embedded systems, signal processing)
• Sensor algorithm development with AI/ML for sensor data processing
• Proven track record in technology scouting, benchmarking, and translating research trends to products
• Demonstrated success leading international R&D collaborations (academia, corporate labs, or startups)
• Advanced degree (Master’s or above) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• At least 5 years of hands-on sensor technology development experience, ideally in consumer electronics
• Strong ability to convert academic findings and joint research outputs into executable business strategies

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Sensor technology development (IMUs, optical, magnetic, biosensors, gas sensors)
• PCB design and hardware prototyping
• Embedded systems development