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Head of I-Hub - Americas

Danbury, CT, US, 06810

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and marketing of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Damper actuators, control valves, sensors, meters, and gas monitors make up the company's core business. Founded in 1975, Belimo employs approximately 2,000 people in over 80 countries and is listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of I-Hub Americas is part of the global R&D of Belimo and leads the growing engineering teams in the Americas (USA & Canada).

The Head of Innovation Hub Americas has 3 areas of responsibility:

  1. Full responsibility for all regional product development and related life cycle activities
  2. Full responsibility for engineering services to be delivered to the global R&D organization
  3. Full responsibility for the development of Gas Sensors in Montreal, Canada

In these areas the Head of I-Hub Americas needs to develop and to expand the team and competencies, as well as to serve internal customers in Americas and globally.

COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES

The objectives of this position are fully integrated to the objectives of the Company’s Mission and Values. It is the responsibility of all employees to perform their duties in accordance with Company Policy.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Head of I-Hub Americas is an extended member of the Americas Leadership Team. The position reports solid line to the Head of R&D Hubs in Switzerland and dotted line to the President, Belimo Americas. The role bears full responsibility for agreed upon goals and objectives

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build up the R&D team in Americas according to the global strategy
  • Lead technical teams and resources > 30 people
  • Coach and mentor direct and indirect team members
  • Manage annual engineering budget of several millions USD
  • Be the interface to the regional product management for regional engineering activities
  • Oversee the execution of the regional product life cycle
  • Ensure that all engineering activities follow Belimo processes and standards
  • Implement measures and establish activities to improve the productivity of the teams
  • Build up partners for engineering services
  • Support procurement for suppliers based in the Americas

REQUIREMENTS

Core Competencies: 

  • Proven track of building-up a technical team
  • Experience in design for manufacturability, assembly and configuration
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work in a global, cross-cultural environment
  • Able to apply innovative, creative thinking combined with keen decision-making capabilities
  • Strong team work ethic and the ability to work autonomously with initiative and urgency

Qualifications: 

  • Master of Science degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) from an accredited institution required
  • Must have 10+ years of engineering development experience in addition to 5+ years of leadership experience.
  • Willing to travel up to 10%

Why employees choose Belimo?

  • Health - Top of the line medical, dental and vision options for employees and their families
  • Fantastic employee culture – Belimo employees bleed orange and truly live our company mantra “Together to the top!”
  • Financials – On top of a competitive salary, employees at every level of the organization are eligible for an annual bonus and regular performance reviews. We also encourage all employees to participate in our employee stock plan, offering a 30% discount.
  • Save for retirement – Belimo offers a competitive 6% company match on 401K contributions, which is immediately vested.
  • Flexibility – Belimo offers a hybrid schedule for professional-office positions, allowing you more flexibility to spend time with your loved ones.
  • Time Off – Belimo provides all employees vacation time, personal/sick time, and generous holiday offerings. 
  • Continuous Learning – Belimo pushes our employees to never stop learning. We offer tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses.
  • Diversity – Work with colleagues around the globe from Switzerland to Brazil to Shanghai.
  • Professional Development – Belimo offers trainings throughout the year to further develop yourself personally and professionally, including a Trainee Program specifically geared towards recent graduates. 
  • Growth – Belimo is experiencing record growth! Many of our employees grow their careers with Belimo through internal advancement and choose to retire with us.
  • Wellness – We offer all Danbury employees free access to our on-site fitness center effective their first day. We also offer a $300 annual incentive for meeting wellness-based goals.
  • Give back – Belimo cares about local and global issues! We fundraise annually with an employer-match and coordinate paid volunteer days to support our local community.
  • More Perks include quarterly employee-focused events, transparency with leadership, a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility which offers a full cafeteria, sit/stand desks, and all the free cappuccinos you can want!

 

 

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE – JOIN OUR TEAM

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are passionate, and embrace new ideas. Through collaboration our employees don’t just create amazing products; they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in employees is at the core of Belimo’s approach to recruiting and retaining diverse creative talent, to continue to grow an industry leading business. The success of our company brand is connected to the expertise and dedication of our employees.

Join Belimo, and help improve the world around us.


Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury

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