Senior Engineer Director at Sensata Technologies

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Innovation, Engineering, Technical Excellence, Collaboration, Mentorship, Process Optimization, R&D, Emerging Technologies, Communication, Time Management, Ethical Values, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Creativity, Scalability

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

We are seeking a visionary Senior Engineer Director to lead our engineering organization with a strong emphasis on innovation, technical excellence, and scalable growth. In this role, you will not only oversee engineering execution but also drive cutting-edge technology initiatives, foster a culture of creativity, and pioneer solutions that position us as an industry leader. You will collaborate with executive leadership to shape the company’s technical roadmap while ensuring operational excellence. General Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Innovation • Define and execute the long-term technical vision, identifying disruptive technologies and opportunities for innovation. • Champion R&D initiatives, experimentation, and adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI). • Foster a culture of continuous innovation, encouraging engineers to explore bold ideas while balancing business impact. • Partner with Product and Business leaders to align engineering innovation with market opportunities. Technical & Operational Excellence • Oversee large-scale, high-impact engineering programs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. • Drive engineering best practices while optimizing processes for speed and efficiency. • Mentor and grow senior engineering leaders, promoting technical depth and leadership at all levels. • Evaluate and modernize tech stack, tools, and platforms to maintain competitive advantage. Cross-Functional Leadership • Act as a key advisor to the CTO/executive team on technology trends, risks, and opportunities. • Collaborate with Product Management to translate business challenges into innovative technical solutions. • Engage with customers, partners, and industry leaders to identify forward-looking engineering opportunities. Team Development & Culture • Attract, retain, and develop top-tier engineering talent, with a focus on innovation-driven mindsets. • Build high-performing, collaborative teams that thrive in solving complex problems. • Promote a culture of intellectual curiosity and experimentation. Qualifications • A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. • 12+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership (Director+ level). • Proven track record of driving innovation • Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members • Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands • Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation • Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results • Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) • Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers #LI-YS1 SmarterTogether Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together Click here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement Click here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar. Return to Sensata.com Read our Fraud Advisory Sensing is what we do. In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille. Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 19,000 employees and global operations in 15 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets. Learn more at sensata.com and follow Sensata on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X. Note to applicants for positions in the United States: Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. View The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact accommodations@sensata.com Diversity Statement We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer Director will lead the engineering organization, focusing on innovation and technical excellence while overseeing engineering execution. This role involves driving technology initiatives and collaborating with executive leadership to shape the company's technical roadmap.