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In this key role, you are responsible for the strategic direction and further development of Feller's Research & Development organization in Switzerland. You ensure close alignment between business strategy, market requirements, and technology development, and you lead your team to successfully deliver competitive, compliant, and industrial-ready products - embedded within the global environment of Schneider Electric.
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Location: Horgen, Switzerland Contract: Permanent Vacation: At least 5 weeks Workload: 80-100% Your contact: Larissa Niederberger, Senior Talent Attraction Business Partner Your IMPACT:
Overall responsibility for the strategic direction of Research & Development and the technology roadmap of Feller (including Wiring Devices, Electronics, SNAPFIX, KNX, and future platforms) Management of the R&D project and innovation portfolio, including prioritization, resource planning, and budget responsibility Leadership and development of a multidisciplinary R&D organization, including governance as well as resource and budget accountability End-to-end responsibility for product development from ideation through industrialization and market launch Ensuring time-to-market, quality, cost, and compliance targets Acting as the central interface between Business, Operations, and European and global Schneider Electric stakeholders Clear decision-making on technical, quality-related, and regulatory topics
University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline Several years of leadership experience in Research & Development or Engineering within an industrial environment Strong expertise in product development, industrialization, portfolio management, and stage-gate management Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and decision-making capabilities Confident communication at senior management level Fluent English; German and/or French are an advantage