Join Excillum, Innovators in X-ray Source Technology

Are you passionate about hardware design, leading people and thrives in being in the forefront with deep-tech products? Excillum is seeking a dynamic individual to lead and inspire our Hardware Design team. With a foundation built on innovation and collaboration, Excillum continues to pioneer advancements in X-ray technology, serving industries from semiconductors to medicine globally.

About the Role

The Head of Hardware Design will lead the development of cutting-edge electronic and mechanical design solutions that enhance the precision and functionality of our X-ray sources. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who leads a team of engineers who translate complex requirements into actionable designs, ensuring products meet both industry standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Hardware Design team, cater for learning and growth and fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration.
• Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, from conceptualisation to production.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D and operations to align on project goals and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise product performance and reliability.
• Ensure we stay up to date with best practices as well as compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all electronic and mechanical designs.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates who possess a strong technical background and leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid leadership skills:
  • You possess capability to drive results and team engagement with empathy and being open and communicative around complexity and change.
  • We believe you have at least five year's experience from leading engineering teams.
• Relevant industry experience:
  • You know the full product develpment life cycle from concept, design, industrialization to product care.
  • You have at least five year's experience from a product development and manufacturing company with complex electronic and mechanical design.
• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or Bachelor's degree in combination with relevant experience.

Why Join Excillum?

At Excillum, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative culture, where your contributions truly matter and can lead to groundbreaking advancements in science and technology. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and we are excited to welcome a new leader who is ready to join us on this exciting journey.

Additional Information

Start: As soon as possible

Employment: Full-time

Location: Kista, Stockholm

If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Cecilia Kröjs, Head of People & Culture. We look forward to your application and are eager to discover how you can contribute to our team's success!

Application Process: Please submit your application at your earliest convenience. Our recruitment process is ongoing, and we encourage applications as soon as possible to start the process.

The time you spend on submitting your application is appreciated and we aim to review your application within two weeks from landing in our inbox. Regardless of whether your application matches what we are looking for or not, we will get back to you as soon as we can. In parallel with your application, you can connect with us to stay updated on vacancies in your area of interest.

Excillum is a leading company in the field of high-end microfocus and nanofocus X-ray sources and was founded in 2007 by researchers from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). You will be part of a company with a friendly and helpful work environment with humble and motivated colleagues, who all contribute to enable new science, improve medicine and enhance manufacturing by continuous development of state-of-the-art X-ray sources.