Senior R&D Manager, Green Transportation

Automotive Platforms & Application Systems R&D Centre

Ref: APAS074/21, 1768  

Job Duties:

• Assist the Unit Head of R&D to lead the R&D team and manage the development of Green Transportation according to the centre R&D roadmap including new energy vehicles, vehicle electrification, EV charging facilities, energy storage, solid-state battery, fuel cell and electric powertrain etc
• Initiate, build & manage new R&D projects efficiently by sourcing industry partners for government funded projects or setting up consultancy services with clients, going through market-driven analysis and surveys, technical solution consortium, project execution and field application support
• Supervise and drive teammates to complete the project deliverables on time by effective leadership in tackling technical problems
• Manage R&D projects effectively including regular progress review, resources planning, budget control, testing procedures and type approval etc
• Ensure full compliance to requirements and practices under the Innovation & Technology Fund (ITF) guidelines and proprietary standard practices, manage team to compile progress reports and submissions in timely manner aligning to planned project milestones
• Communicate technology transfer of R&D results to potential clients and general public in bringing up R&D centre’s professional image

 
Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or above in Automotive / Electrical / Electronic Engineering discipline or equivalent
• At least 8 years working experience with strong project and supplier management skills
• Experience in Power electronics, high power motor design and control, automotive engineering or EV charging system is preferred
• Good experience in at least one of following expertise:
  • EV traction motor control;
  • High power and EV battery management system designs;
  • Vehicle structural design;
  • Vehicle electrification, etc
• With self-initiation to locate and solve problems, strong sense of responsibility, good communication skills and able to identify various resources and achieve common goals
• Good commercial and industry network in automotive industry in China, Hong Kong and overseas is preferred
• Presentable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good command of English, Cantonese and Putonghua
• Applicants may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position

Application:
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 should submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) within 2 weeks from the posting date.
 
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.