We're Hiring: R&D Team Leader

Location: Kiryat-Gat, Israel

Job Type: Full-Time

Barantech, a global technology-driven manufacturing company, is seeking an R&D Team Leader for a key role that combines managerial leadership with deep hands-on technical involvement throughout the entire product lifecycle.

The position holds full responsibility for the development of new and existing products—from initial concept through transition to mass production—working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and customers in Israel and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D and engineering team, including management, mentoring, and professional leadership of hardware and mechanical engineers
• End-to-end ownership of product development: concept, specifications, design, prototyping, testing, NPI, and transition to production
• Manage complex development projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and milestones
• Hands-on technical involvement in hardware development, with a strong focus on electronic board (PCB) design
• Ongoing collaboration with internal interfaces: manufacturing, quality, procurement, supply chain, product, marketing, and sales
• Professional communication with customers: understanding requirements, adapting technical solutions, and participating in technical discussions as needed
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, quality requirements, and engineering documentation throughout the development process
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and the implementation of measurable development methodologies

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of experience in hardware development with strong technical depth in electronic systems, including:
• End-to-end PCB design
• Embedded systems integration (analog and digital)
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI and DFM/DFT principles
• Proven experience bringing products to market (concept-to-market), including NPI and transition to production
• Proven experience managing hardware or multidisciplinary development teams
• Full proficiency with Altium Designer – mandatory (schematics, layout, libraries, BOM, manufacturing files)
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet targets and timelines
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, systematic thinking, and ability to work directly with customers

📩 Apply now at: [email protected] and help shape the future of human-machine interaction.