Assistant Project Manager, Autonomous Driving Technology

Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)

Ref: APAS174/25, 10496

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision. 
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects related to autonomous driving technology, including feasibility studies and solution development for consultancy and government-funded initiatives in Smart Mobility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop software and/or hardware solutions in areas such as autonomous vehicles, intelligent transportation systems, automotive ECUs, robotics controllers, telematics, IoT systems, and wireless connectivity (BLE, UWB, LoRa, WiFi).
• Supervise and guide technical teams, ensuring successful completion of tasks including software development, hardware design, firmware coding, and product testing.
• Coordinate with technical partners and suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved and technical requirements are met.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation, including project deliverables, design specifications, test plans, and test reports.
• Oversee project management activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, and handle ad hoc tasks as necessary.
• Occasionally travel to mainland China for project-related activities.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with hands-on experience in research and product development.
• At least 4 years of experience in project management within the electronics or automotive industry, focusing on system design for automotive electronics, IoT systems, or wireless connectivity.
• Proven experience in managing projects involving hardware PCB design, electrical system design, and application development with microcontrollers or programmable logic controllers.
• Familiarity with software development, including firmware design using C/C++ or Verilog HDL, VHDL for microcontrollers, is advantageous.
  • Experience in any of the following is an advantage:
  • Government-funded project application and implementation
  • Battery management systems or EV charger systems design and development
    Programming in C++/C, Linux, Python, Matlab Simulink, or Robotic Operating System (ROS)
  • Mechanical/electrical design for robotics applications
  • Mechanical drawing using Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Note:

Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch 
• MPF Top-up and dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge!  Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!  

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the position when selecting the suitable candidates.  A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. 

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.  

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.