Head of Electrical Engineering (f/m/d)

Our Mission

At Circus (Xetra : CA1), headquartered in Munich with offices in Berlin and Munich, we are pioneering global developments in ondemand autonomous food production. From culinary creation to production and operations, everything is powered by seamlessly integrated robotics and transformative AI.

Our foundation lies in groundbreaking advancements in robotics, driven by artificial intelligence the long-missing link in realizing fully autonomous food automation. The time has come for a new status quo : just as autonomous vehicles are reshaping our cities and daily lives, we are redefining the entire experience of food.

Our team brings together leading minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering, and Culinary, working closely with industryleading partners to revolutionize how food is prepared, accessed, and experienced.

Join us as we shape a future where the art of cooking meets the science of technology and where food becomes something fundamentally new.

About the Role

As our Head of Electrical Engineering, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the entire electrical function at Circus, taking charge of advancing our modular robotic kitchen systems from early design through to global mass manufacturing. You will play a pivotal role in setting the technical vision, developing robust processes for scalability, and ensuring effective partnership with thirdparty suppliers and manufacturing partners.

You will define the standards and systems that guarantee safety, performance, and compliance, leading crossdisciplinary teams and external collaborators to deliver highquality products at scale.

Your Daily Business

• Take full ownership of all electrical systems at Circus, overseeing research, development, deployment, and the transition to mass manufacturing across international markets.
• Architect, plan, and execute scalable electrical infrastructuresmoving from internal testbeds and prototypes to highly reliable product platforms ready for largescale production and customer deployment.
• Set and uphold rigorous standards for safety, regulatory compliance, and quality, including international norms (DINVDE, DGUV, BetrSichV), ensuring consistent excellence in both internal and supplier operations.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve testing, inspection, and audit processes, including DGUV V3 protocols and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Lead CADbased planning efforts for massproduction readiness, ideally leveraging EPLAN or AutoCAD to bridge initial concept work with largescale manufacturing.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with thirdparty suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing specialists to optimize rampup execution, supply chain robustness, and costeffectiveness at scale.
• Own the industrialization process, integrating designtomanufacture principles and bridging innovation with manufacturable solutions in collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Mentor, develop, and grow a highperforming electrical engineering teamand coordinate with external partner talentto drive operational excellence and team capability.

Base Qualifications

This section outlines the key qualifications for the role.

Technical Qualifications

• Certified Master Electrician, Technician, or advanced university degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive leadership experience in electrical planning, installation, testing, and endtoend project delivery, with a demonstrable track record of transitioning products from design to mass manufacturing.
• Deep familiarity with German and international standards and regulations (e.g., DINVDE, DGUV, BetrSichV).
• Expertise in electrical CAD and technical documentation (EPLAN, AutoCAD or similar).

Leadership & Execution

• Significant experience owning a technical domain at a senior / executive level, ideally with exposure to largescale food tech, automation, or electromechanical product manufacturing.
• Proven ability to bridge product development and industrial deployment, especially in global contexts involving thirdparty suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, structure, and drive execution at scale.
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership, vendor and partner coordination, and full process ownership.

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent communicator who thrives in complex, crossfunctional environments.
• Comfortable aligning and influencing both internal stakeholders (Engineering, Manufacturing, Ops, Deployment) and external suppliers.
• Fluent in German and English.

Our Offer

• Competitive Compensation : Receive a competitive compensation package and offered stock options for fulltime employees.
• WorkLife Balance : Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months / year remote work (Worcation), unlimited vacation days, and a corporate pension plan.
• Personal Development : 500 personal budget for training, inhouse trainings, and growth opportunities in a fastpaced environment.
• Mobility : Benefit from a 50 monthly budget for mobility or other expenses and a subsidized Dance Mobility Subscription for EBike / EMoped.
• WellBeing : Access discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub for a range of wellbeing offerings.