Senior Director, Head of RD&E - Sensing Solutions (m/f/d)

Senior Director, Head of RD&E - Sensing Solutions (m/f/d)
Req ID: 48438
Job Location (Short): Copenhagen, DNK
| Hamburg, DEU
| Kolding, DNK
| Nordborg, DNK
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site
**The Impact You'll Make**
As
**Senior Director, Head of RD&E** , you will lead the global technology agenda for a fast-growing sensing solutions business at Danfoss. Your work will shape how we keep our current portfolio strong while building the next generation of sensing technologies for **HVAC/R** , **data centers** , and other industries where performance, safety, and energy efficiency matter.
This is a role for a leader who wants to turn technology into real customer value. You will guide global teams across
**hardware, firmware, software, and digital services** , helping bring smarter sensing solutions to market faster and with higher quality.
You will join the leadership team for
**Sensing Solutions** and play a key role in our **LEAP 2030** journey. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow people, strengthen engineering excellence, and help customers move forward on their **sustainability and decarbonization** journey.
**What Youu2019ll Be Doing**
Lead the global
**RD&E organization** and set a clear technology direction that supports business growth, customer needs, and long-term market relevance.
Turn strategy into action by driving a balanced **R&D roadmap** and leading product development from concept to launch with focus on **quality, reliability, manufacturability, and time to market** .
Strengthen engineering excellence by standardizing global ways of working, improving governance through **stage-gate methods** , and embedding **design-for-quality, design-for-manufacturing, and design-for-cost** principles.
Build strong partnerships across **Product Management, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Commercial teams** , and external ecosystems to accelerate innovation and deliver the right sensing solutions to market.
Develop high-performing global teams and create an inclusive, collaborative culture where people can grow, share knowledge, and deliver with both **innovation and discipline** .
**What We're Looking For**
You bring a
**Masteru2019s degree or PhD** in **Engineering, Physics, Computer Science** , or a related technical field, along with **12+ years of RD&E leadership experience** in sensing, electronics, IoT, or advanced industrial technology.
You have a strong track record of leading **global R&D organizations** and driving complex **product development programs** across **hardware, firmware, software, and systems** , from early technology exploration to successful product launch.
You understand sensing technologies such as **pressure, temperature, flow, position, optical, or MEMS** , and you know how to connect product development with industrialization, supply chain interfaces, and robust product design.
You have experience shaping technology strategy, improving engineering performance, and increasing the return on innovation through better prioritization, governance, and execution.
You are a **trusted and purpose-driven leader** who builds strong relationships and measures success by the impact you create across **Danfoss** , enabling collaboration and aligning teams to deliver strong results.
**What You'll Get from Us**
We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
Youu2019ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
Youu2019ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but theyu2019re worth asking aboutu2014we think theyu2019re pretty great.
**Ready to Make a Difference?**
If this role excites you, weu2019d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Information at a Glance
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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
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