hardware development manager

In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 10 specialists within hardware and mechanical engineering, supporting the continued development of new products and technologies across OJ’s three main product areas. You’ll combine people leadership, technical understanding, resource coordination, and process improvement in a dynamic development environment with close collaboration across R&D, product management, and senior leadership.

As part of OJ’s broader R&D leadership team, you’ll help shape development priorities, strengthen engineering processes, and contribute to an organization where ideas quickly become action.

Your role

As hardware development manager, you’ll be responsible for the daily leadership and continued development of OJ’s hardware team.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the hardware team
• Supporting employee development and long-term competence building
• Allocating development resources across projects and priorities
• Participating as part of OJ’s R&D leadership team alongside fellow department leaders
• Collaborating with external development partners
• Managing budgets and follow-up activities for hardware development
• Contributing to process optimization and continuous improvement across development activities

• Engineering degree in electronics or a related technical field
• Leadership experience - preferably within product development or technical organizations
• Strong technical understanding of electronics and hardware development
• Experience leading technical specialists and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication skills in both Danish and English
• Structured leadership approach with focus on collaboration, overview, and execution
• Ability to balance empathy and listening skills with clear decision-making when needed

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience working with hardware development and MCAD/ECAD tools
• Experience working with development processes in companies with dedicated R&D organizations
• Understanding of both technical development and organizational process improvement
• Experience collaborating with external development partners
• Interest in leadership development and building strong engineering teams

• A flat organisational structure where decisions are made quickly
• Opportunities to grow your expertise and responsibility over time
• A healthy work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Competitive salary and pension package
• A modern workplace with canteen and good facilities

Employee satisfaction scores average above 85 - and we take pride in maintaining a workplace where people truly thrive.

Please note that this position is based in Sønderborg, Denmark, and requires your physical presence on site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark, OJ Electronics produces electronic controls for underfloor heating and HVAC controls and drives. Our products are available through partners and distributors worldwide, and we have subsidiaries and sales offices in key markets, including the United States and Poland. Everywhere, we are known for our innovative approach, insistence on product quality, and deep application knowledge - all of which helps customers differentiate themselves in the market.

In June 2023, OJ Electronics was acquired by BITZER Electronics, a BITZER Group company also headquartered in Sønderborg. This makes OJ Electronics part of the BITZER Group family, which is represented at 75 locations in over 40 countries and employs some 4300 people worldwide, 185 in OJ Electronics, Sønderborg, Denmark., Focus on leadership helps keep employee satisfaction and well-being levels high at OJ Electronics.