Project Leader for Embedded Solutions

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Daikin Europe is hiring a Project leader for the development of embedded hardware and software in Ghent .

As a project leader you’ll be in charge for the design, development and maintenance of embedded hardware and software solutions for different Daikin product ranges and their options.

You’ll be in charge to overview the entire project from beginning to implementation. The goal of your efforts is to ensure that your projects are delivered in time, on budget, while ensuring the quality and safety of the total end-to-end solution.

Ready to join our team?

• Passionate about embedded platforms?
• Are you eager to build up a bright career within a fast growing and expanding organisation?
• Want to work in an office with a view “nearby Ghent”, in a dynamic and diverse team?
• Capable of thinking on a conceptual level? But most of all, do you have real coordination and communication skills?

Don’t look any further and apply here!

About EDC

The EMEA Electrics and Controls department, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments withing the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin.

The Department is responsible for development and improvement of controls: room controls, unit controls, App and cloud controls.

Part of our work involves:

• Embedded software development
• Hardware development
• Cloud and App development

Throughout the development steps we combine “in house” development and strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products, keeping them amongst the best in the industry. All Daikin departments have a close collaboration to ensure high quality products for the Daikin EMEA market.

Are you...

• Passionate about embedded platforms?
• Are you eager to build up a bright career within a fast growing and expanding organisation?
• Want to work in an office with a view “nearby Ghent”, in a dynamic and diverse team?
• Capable of thinking on a conceptual level?
• But most of all, do you have real coordination and communication skills?

Don’t look any further and apply here!

The Team

Within our Equipment Controls team, our engineers work in their field of expertise (embedded hardware and software). The team is responsible for the delivery of the total embedded solution, starting from market requirements, specifications, design, making of the hardware and software in collaboration with suppliers, up to the maintenance of the delivered solution.

Your role

• As project leader you are part of a team responsible for the design and development of embedded solutions for the different Daikin product ranges.
• You make a planning in cooperation with the project team so that all business needs are met within budget and foreseen timeframe, you prepare and present internal design reviews and make consolidated status reports towards management.
• You drive, coach and follow up a team of colleagues and/or external partners.
• You manage the issues and risks within the project.
• You maintain contacts will all stakeholders.

Your qualifications

• You feel a strong match with the Daikin Vision and want to work on innovative products to fight climate change.
• You have a Master’s Degree in Electronics or ICT.
• You have experience working technically on embedded hardware/software.
• (Nice to have) You have a first relevant experience with project management / project lead .
• You have a strong interest in project management and embedded hardware/software .
• You are a strong team player and good communicator.
• You thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to change.
• You strive for consensus between stakeholders in the project.
• You have an innovative mindset.

Our offer

This challenging position offers you growth opportunities at the European headquarters of global leading company. We offer a permanent contract for an indefinite period. From the start you can count on thorough training and intensive support. Your competitive salary is supplemented with an attractive package of fringe benefits.

Hybrid: You will have the possibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Location: Tech Lane Ghent Science Park

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 

Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.