R&D Manager

该职位来源于猎聘 We are seeking an accomplished, visionary R&D China Startup Manager to establish, build, and lead our new R&D hub in Shenzhen from the ground up.

This strategic leadership role is dedicated exclusively to support Datalogic’s Business Units, specifically Handheld Scanners (HHS), Fixed Industrial Scanners (SIS), Sensors &

• Safety, and Vision Systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical and managerial background gained within relevant companies within the sector, with a sophisticated understanding of Western corporate environments. He/ she will act as a crucial organizational and cultural bridge: blending the rapid development pace and supplier ecosystems of Chinese competitors with the rigorous quality standards, structural timelines, and decision-making processes of a global Western multinational.

Major Job Responsibilities: R&D Startup Hub Creation &

• Greenfield Team Building

• Establish, build, and scale the new Shenzhen R&D startup hub from scratch, creating local engineering infrastructure, team structures, and capability frameworks for non-Mobile Business Units (HHS, SIS, Sensors).
• Manage the basic HR processes for the team.
• Manage the team to achieve a high retention of employees and a significant growth in capabilities and know-how Project Onboarding, Execution &
  • Resource Management

• Act as the primary front-end technical leader responsible for absorbing delegated projects from Italian BUs, selecting the optimal development model, and allocating engineering resources for flawless execution.

  Ecosystem

  Acceleration &

  • Strategic Partner Selection

• Leverage deep knowledge of the Chinese high-tech ecosystem (ODMs, rapid prototyping, component vendors) to shorten NPD cycles and provide authoritative recommendations on external partners. OPEX Financial Governance &
  • Resource Allocation

• Maintain full accountability for the planning, forecasting, and control of the local team's OPEX budget and resource optimization. Cross-Regional Bridging &
  • Headquarters Alignment

• Serve as the operational and cultural bridge between Italian BU R&D leadership and Chinese execution teams, ensuring alignment through continuous communication and regular travel between China and Italy. Team Building &
  • HR Oversight:

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor top-tier engineering talent and technical leads.
• Foster employee retention, competence growth, and a high-performance startup mindset within the local team. Pool Allocation &
  • Partner Governance:

• Assess project workload and dynamically assign internal engineers from the available talent pool.
• Evaluate, select, and manage local external design houses, SMT prototyping partners, and ODMs, providing strong, data-backed recommendations to BU leadership.

  Financial

  Control &

  • Lab Management:

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, equipment acquisitions, and operational expenses, managing the OPEX budget strictly on time and on budget.

  Quality

  Alignment &

  • Travel Commitment:

• Ensure that local development speed does not compromise Datalogic's global standards for product performance, robustness, and international certifications (EVT/DVT/PVT gates).
• Travel regularly within China and to Datalogic’s headquarters in Italy to maintain close alignment with executive stakeholders and BU R&D teams.

  Requirements: Work experience Must have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Primary language is Mandarin. Fluent in English (both written and spoken) with exceptional communication skills for daily interaction with Italian headquarters and global executive stakeholders.
• Senior Management Experience: Minimum 10 years of total professional experience in hardware/embedded product development, with at least 5 years in an R&D Management or leadership role managing engineering teams in China.
• Ecosystem &
  • Supplier Mastery : Comprehensive, hands-on knowledge and network within the Chinese high-tech supplier and design ecosystem (ODMs, specialized design houses, rapid PCB layout, fast SMT prototyping, and tooling suppliers in the Greater Bay Area).

• NPI &
  • Lifecycle Governance: Solid, demonstrable track record of taking complex hardware/embedded electronic products through the complete NPI lifecycle—from architecture definition and prototyping to mass production (EVT/DVT/PVT) and quality sign-off.

• Technical Industry Background: Professional background within leading Chinese high-tech companies or direct/indirect industry competitors specialized in industrial automation, electronic devices, or smart hardware.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Domain Specific Experience: Experience in developing product lines related to Handheld Scanners (HHS), Stationary Industrial Scanner (SIS), Industrial Sensors.. (Direct development experience in at least one of these areas is a strong plus).
• Greenfield / Startup Track Record: Previous experience in setting up, structuring, or scaling an R&D team or new tech unit from scratch.
• Multinational Exposure: Prior working experience within or closely alongside Western multinational companies, showing an understanding of corporate governance, structured decision-making, and compliance.

  Technical

  Competencies

Mechatronic &

• Multi-Disciplinary Product Development (Must-Have):

• Broad technical oversight spanning digital/analog electronics, mechanical structures, and embedded software/firmware.
• Proven capability in managing the concurrent, synchronized development of complex products where hardware, mechanics, and software must be engineered together seamlessly. Optical, Mechanical &
  • Electronic Integration (Strongly Preferred / Wish):

• Specific, hands-on experience in developing complex devices that integrate optical components, precision mechanics, and advanced electronics (e.g., imaging modules, scanning heads, optical sensors, or machine vision systems).

Quality &

• Global Compliance (Must-Have):

• International regulatory compliance (CE, UL, FCC), and industrial reliability standards.

  Leadership

  Competencies

• Entrepreneurial &
  • Greenfield Mindset: Proactive builder who thrives in a startup environment.

• Talent Acquisition &
  • Team Building: Ability to attract, recruit, and retain top-tier engineering talent from local competitors, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous competence growth.

• Influence &
  • Cross-Cultural Diplomacy: Strong ability to influence and align both local engineering teams and Italian stakeholders, building mutual trust across geographical and cultural boundaries.

• Communication, Reporting &
  • Synthesis: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a polished capability for concise executive reporting and clear technical synthesis.

• Problem Solving &
  • Agility: Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset capable of swiftly resolving complex operational bottlenecks and engineering roadblocks.