Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team. Objective of the position In this role, you will provide leadership to the Electrical Design team located in Tallinn, driving the development of hardware solutions for electronic architectures and advanced PCB platforms, with a strong strategic focus on optical performance. The position ensures effective resource planning, budget management, and adherence to processes to drive successful delivery and continuous improvement. You will also monitor progress, quality, and costs, while identifying industry trends and defining short- and mid-term departmental goals. In parallel, the role remains hands-on in hardware design, translating customer and product requirements into technical specifications and solutions. This includes designing PCBs and optical solutions, selecting components and materials, maintaining design documentation, and overseeing verification, validation, and testing activities in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Characterization of activities Translate the organization’s technology strategy into clear team objectives, policies, and priorities. Monitor industry trends and technological advancements, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Plan and allocate roles, resources, and capabilities to effectively achieve departmental objectives. Establish and maintain robust systems, processes, and procedures to enable efficient execution. Ensure the timely delivery of objectives, milestones, and planning commitments. Strengthen team capabilities through targeted training, coaching, motivation, and effective execution of the HR performance cycle. Education, Experience and Knowledge Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or a related field). Minimum of 10 years’ experience in hardware and/or electronics engineering, including minimum 3-5 years of team leadership experience. Strong multidisciplinary knowledge of both hardware and software engineering principles. Strong PCB design expertise (DxDesigner, PADS, Altium, Siemens Xpedition) including layout, manufacturability (PCB/PCBA), and lab validation. Familiarity with automotive standards and core tools, including PPAP, DFMEA, APQP, and 8D methodologies is a big plus. Working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards such as RoHS, REACH, ISO 16750, ISO 26262, and R10. Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages are an advantage), with a demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development in embedded and automotive electronics. What we offer A global atmosphere with colleagues all over the globe. Possibilities to grow and develop in a fast-growing, ever-changing environment. Confido health insurance. Sufficient motivation and benefits package. Friendly team and fun events. A salary of €3400-€3900 Join the company that’s driving the global transportation industry! Stoneridge is seeking highly-motivated individuals to be a part of our talented team that creates and delivers technology solutions to customers in the transportation industry worldwide. We offer a challenging but rewarding environment with global opportunities. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our ability to better serve our customers by offering greater creativity, collaboration and productivity. Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.