Head of Testing & Validation Electrolyzer (f / m / d)

Head of Testing & Validation Electrolyzer (f / m / d)

Location Germany Bayern Erlangen Company Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG Organization Transformation of Industry Business Unit Sustainable Energy Systems Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional

About the Role

A Snapshot of Your Day As a member of the R&D leadership team, you will be involved in setting the strategic direction of the future portfolio and technology roadmap for Siemens Energy's Electrolyzer business and you will provide valuable groundwork for future products and technology developments with your testing team. You will coordinate cross-site testing areas and be responsible for the mid- and long-term testing strategy, infrastructure and staff planning.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Technical and disciplinary management of the Testing & Validation department in the area of electrolysis development with up to 20 employees
• Strategic planning and coordination of test benches in different locations and definition of test procedures, quality standards and safety concepts (HAZOP,…)
• Responsibility for the electrolysis test rig fleet from kW to MW range as well as for resources and personnel planning
• Implementation of digitalization projects to connect test stands and utilize test and field data
• Introduction of new test processes and test rigs under consideration of budget, schedule, quality standards and safety concepts
• Member of the R&D leadership circle and directly reporting to Vice President R&D as well as consultant and partner for product development team

What You Bring

• Successfully completed technical studies as well as extensive knowledge of test procedures in product development and digitalization of test fields
• Many years of professional experience in the field of testing, test benches and large electrical systems as well as initial experience in the field of plant engineering desirable
• Knowledge of (PEM) Electrolyzers or other hydrogen-carrying plants and test stands
• Strong leadership skills, communication skills and assertiveness required as well as experience in leading a development team
• Willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams to develop joint innovative solutions
• Very good written and spoken English, German language skills in spoken and written form

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