Director of Product Management & Technology–Asia
SCHMOLL ASIA PACIFIC, an international machinery company serving the electronics industry (approx. 500 employees in Germany, 300 across Asia, EUR 150m annual revenue), is expanding in China.
Director of Product Management & Technology–Asia
Guangdong, China | Reporting to the Group CTO
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the regional product strategy, technology roadmap, and product lifecycle management
- Monitor competitor technologies and PCB manufacturing trends; prepare market intelligence reports
- Translate customer insights into future product requirements through visits, workshops, and benchmarks
- Lead new product introductions, including launch planning, sales enablement, and pilot installations
- Support regional sales with technical expertise and strategic sales opportunities
- Act as the primary interface between sales, customers, and German R&D
Candidate Profile:
- Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation, or related discipline
- 10+ years in PCB equipment manufacturing, preferably drilling/routing; candidates from leading PCB manufacturers are also welcome
- Experience with Via Mechanics, Schmoll, Han's Laser, Tongtai, or similar is preferred
- German speaker
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional communication; frequent travel within Asia
We Offer:
- A senior position shaping regional product strategy, with close cooperation with German teams
- Competitive package: 13-month salary, performance bonus, 30 days leave, relocation support, apartment, and company car
Apply now and join our international team.