Technical Manager A&D

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Systems Engineering

In short

Edwards is seeking a Technical Manager A&D to lead engineering teams in product development for New Product Introduction (NPI). This role involves acting as a technical authority, managing engineering activities across disciplines, and ensuring products are manufacturable, reliable, and delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, extensive experience in system development, and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for relevant projects, ensuring clear understanding of products, functions, and design intent.
Lead and manage all engineering activities across disciplines—mechanical, electrical, software, test, and development engineering—for assigned systems.
Provide technical direction and expertise to ensure system designs are standardized, configurable, and optimized for performance, uptime, and cost of ownership.
Collaborate with Programme Management and the Technology Group to align on strategy, receive guidance, and escalate technical challenges when necessary.
Ensure adherence to engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and approve system designs, ensuring they meet functional requirements and are verified, validated, and documented for customer adoption.
Guide the A&D technical team through all development phases, from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence.
Make informed, timely decisions to resolve technical issues with a focus on customer value and business impact.
Identify and manage resource needs, including headcount planning, equipment, and software/hardware availability.
Coordinate with global stakeholders and support communication across Product Companies, including occasional international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, science, or related discipline.
Extensive experience in system development and integration projects.
Proven track record of leading complex projects across multiple domains.
Experience working with international teams and customers, including travel for alignment.
Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and driving technical excellence in programs.
Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in cross-functional environments.
Advanced problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) for global collaboration and reporting.
Ability to guide teams through development, testing, and implementation phases.

Benefits

Culture of trust and accountability
Lifelong learning and career growth
Innovation powered by people
Comprehensive compensation and benefits
Health and well-being

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About Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers’ success. Our four business areas offer compressed air and vacuum solutions, energy solutions, dewatering and industrial pumps, industrial power tools and assembly and machine vision solutions. In 2025, the Group had revenues of BSEK 168, and at year end about 56 000 employees.

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