Director of Hardware & Mechatronics

• Define and execute the company's mechanical and hardware technology strategy and roadmap for Humanoid Robot in alignment with overall business goals
• Lead the architecture, design, development, and optimization of robot mechanical systems
• Lead and scale top engineering talent across Mechanical, Electronics, Motor, Embedded and Assemble Testing to grow the hardware team
• Partner with AI, Software, Control, Product and Operations teams to ensure system-level integration and product success
• Oversee the design, development, validation, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and embedded hardware systems
• Manage hardware budgets, engineering resources, technology investments, and strategic partnerships
• Drive development of key subsystems including actuators, motor drives, power systems, batteries, sensors, embedded controllers
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners for scalable and cost-effective production
• Own the full hardware/firmware product lifecycle: concept design validation production
• Implement rigorous design reviews, testing methodologies, and documentation standards
• Define and execute the company's hardware strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Relevant education and experience

• Master's or PhD degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in robotics, mechatronics, electronics, or embedded systems engineering
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Deep expertise in mechanical architecture, actuator design, drivetrain systems, motion control, sensors, and robotic system integration
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN/CAN-FD, SPI, UART, Ethernet, and industrial fieldbus systems.
• Hands-on experience with robotic platforms, mechanical assemblies, actuator technologies, and product development from prototype to production

Personality/ Attitude

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
• Strategic thinker with strong business and product mindset
• Proactive, dedicated, business-oriented, responsible, and willing to learn
• Good communication skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to lead hardware development for next-generation humanoid robotics
• Work in a cutting-edge R&D environment within the Vingroup technology ecosystem
• Dynamic, fast-growing, and innovation-driven organization