Siemens Corporate Technology (CT)
As a worldwide partner for innovation, CT China is building up innovation strengths to support Siemens business in both the Chinese and the global market. In addition to conducting projects with CT China's own technologies, CT China also works closely with other CT divisions to adapt their technologies for the Chinese market.
For technologies, initially, CT China will focus on Communications, Information and Automation with applications to all related Siemens business. Specific technology focus programs are forming in close collaboration with business groups.
Technology-to-Business Center China (TTB China)
TTB China is jointly sponsored by A&D(Automation & Drives BG) and CT. Due to the success of Siemens Technology-To-Business (TTB) in Berkeley, CA, TTB China is formed in Shanghai to systematically bring outside innovations into Siemens so as to enhance Siemens competitiveness. In addition, TTB China will also look for the right technology and opportunity to establish disruptive business with the potential to change the game.
Position 1: R&D Manager / Venture Technologist *2
Task:
1. Work with information and market strategists to conduct technology and business analysis, work with technology and business advisors, and communicate with Siemens business divisions to define strategic business spaces for TTB to pursue.
2. Recruit technical champions with the right skills to develop technology/business innovations in the defined business spaces.
3. Help identify, select, and define new technology/business ventures and map out TTB’s added value.
4. Serve as the interim team leader to guide the team to develop the prototype and the business plan. Also identify and nurture the team leader to assume project responsibility.
5. Guide/Support the team leader to identify and acquire potential customers and/or partners
6. Guide/Support the team leader to bring the project to an exit point (as a new Siemens business or a start-up)
Requirements:
1. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related fields with outstanding publication records or MBA with strong technical knowledge and experiences
2. Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills
3. Must be a self-starter; Demonstrated project management skills
4. Proven facilitation & analytical skills
5. Combined 5 years of overseas industry experiences in at least two of the following technology areas, information, communication, and industry automation.
6. Team builder with highly effective interpersonal skills for motivating multi-functional teams
7. Demonstrated tenacity and flexibility to rapidly and reliably achieve goals
8. Must be able to interact with C-level executives
9. Fluent in English and German (plus)
