Technical Project Manager Electronics

As Technical Project Manager Electronics, you are responsible for the electronics system throughout the lifecycle of direct fastening tools, including sensors, electronic subsystems, battery interfaces, electric motors, and embedded software. You will act as a key sparring partner to the Project Leader and Technical Project Manager, driving the successful development, integration, approval, and lifecycle management of electronic systems from concept definition through market launch and product care. This is a full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible. No travel is required for this position.

• Lead the electronics scope of new product development projects, including sensors, electronic subsystems, battery interfaces, electric motors, and embedded software.
• Define system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and development roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate hardware and software development activities across internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Ensure seamless integration of electronics into the overall tool system, balancing performance, quality, cost, timing, and manufacturability.
• Drive verification, validation, and technical approval activities, ensuring compliance with product and regulatory requirements.
• Manage technical risks, changes, and issue resolution throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support product care activities by driving electronics-related lifecycle management, component sustainability, technical improvements, product changes, service readiness, and field issue resolution.

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems or a related field.
• Proven experience in electronic product development, ideally for complex mechatronic or battery-powered products.
• Strong expertise in electronic systems, including sensors, embedded software, batteries, motors and system integration.
• Experience in managing cross-functional hardware and software development from concept to industrialisation and product support.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, including risk mitigation and decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, align and engage stakeholders while driving transparency and collaboration; fluency in English is required.
• German language proficiency is a nice-to-have.

• Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
• Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success.
• Long-term career growth supported by transparent development framework and career opportunities across functions, regions, and roles.
• Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work, workation, and sabbaticals.
• Relocation and family support including childcare services and integration assistance.
• Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally.
• Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks.
• Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits, and outdoor activities.

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by the purpose of Making Construction Better, Hilti is driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact.

You will work with a global and inclusive team, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and partners.