Who We Are
Allgon is looking for a new R&D Manager to join our head office and drive innovation within our organization.
Allgon is a leading manufacturer of wireless machinery control systems, delivering customized solutions to companies across the industrial sector. Our customers engage with us through our subsidiaries, Tele Radio, Åkerströms and Sistematica. We are passionate about developing industrial remote control solutions that enhance safety and efficiency worldwide.
Our R&D department values fast decision-making, open communication, and a flat organizational structure while offering strong resources and excellent development opportunities. We have a team of around 50 professionals working across multiple locations, including Gothenburg, Björbo, Malaga, China and Vietnam.
About the Role
As an R&D Manager, you will lead and develop our system development team located in Göteborg and Björbo. This is a leadership position requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on technical engagement. You will play a key rolle in leading system-level software development initiatives, including cloud integration, test frameworks, user documentation and architectural design. You will ensure your team is aligned with project needs, company processes, and technological advancements. In addition to managing team performance and fostering competence development, you will actively contribute to requirement analysis, design reviews, and technology research. You will report directly to the CTO.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the R&D system team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
* Plan and allocate team resources to support development projects, ongoing maintenance, and research activities.
* Drive process improvements, competence development and adopting new tools.
* Initiate and lead feasibility studies and technology research to support future system and cloud solution development.
* Participate in design reviews and ensure adherence to Allgon's standards and processes for quality assurance and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a technically driven and people-focused leader with deep experience in software systems, including cloud solutions, testing strategies, and process optimization. You should be a proactive and structured individual who can lead by example, foster teamwork, and manage complex system-level development in a dynamic environment. Strong communication and coordination skills across departments are key.
Key qualifications include:
* BSc or MSc in Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* At least 10 years of experience in software development and testing, with a focus on system-level solutions.
* Experience with software architecture, cloud systems, and test methodologies.
* Experience in user documentation development is a strong plus.
* A minimum of 3 years of management experience in an R&D environment, leading teams of software developers and test engineers.
* Strong background in managing development tools, processes, and workflows.
* Proven ability to handle both planned projects and urgent product maintenance tasks.
* Project management experience is a strong plus.
* Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.
What We Offer
* Work with cutting-edge, high-quality products in a dynamic environment.
* Opportunities for continuous professional growth and career development.
* A challenging and rewarding role within a growing organization.
* 8 additional days off per calendar year through reduced working hours.
* SEK 3,000 annually for wellness benefits.
About Allgon
Allgon is a Swedish company specializing in industrial radio control, with a strong track record in wireless technology innovation. Through our brands Tele Radio, Åkerströms and Sistematica, we have built a global presence, employing over 470 professionals and presence in 26 countries.
We offer an exciting work environment in a profitable and growing organization with a strong technical focus. Despite our global reach, we maintain the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller company, where every employee has a voice and can influence the projects they work on.
At Allgon, sustainability is a key priority—ecologically, socially, and financially. We are committed to attracting passionate individuals who share our vision of a safer, more efficient world through advanced wireless technology.
We look forward to your application!
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