Head of Hardware R&d Switzerland

Head of Hardware R&D Switzerland

**Location** Nänikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

**Date posted** July 14, 2025

**Job ID** 19103

**Our Opening and Your Responsibilities**

In our AutoChem business unit, we develop synthesis, sampling and reaction analysis tools for scientists in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. We provide scientists the information they need to deliver life-changing products. Join our team as the Head of Hardware R&D Switzerland 100% (all genders) in the AutoChem Zurich site (Nänikon-Greifensee) and support the fast-growing business opportunity within our unit.

In this role, your will be responsible for the following tasks:

- You provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of mechanical, electrical, embedded software, system, and manufacturing engineers to deliver innovative and high-quality product solutions
- You work collaboratively as a team member of a cross-functional organization, including project managers, product owners, software developers, testers, service, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams, to analyze complex problems and help identify creative, logical, and effective solutions to deliver projects on time and within budget
- As a member of the Global R&D Management Team, you ensure effective global collaboration and define and drive the implementation of R&D strategies
- You foster a collaborative and innovative environment by promoting and supporting personal, team, and organizational development objectives
- You promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality across processes and products.
- You effectively communicate project status and progress against milestones to key stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment
- You collaborate closely with Product Management groups to reconcile market requirements with technical product specifications
- You work closely with Operations and Service to ensure the smooth transition of newly developed products into production
- You support Maintenance of Line activities to ensure business continuity and continuous improvement of commercial product lines
- You utilize formal project management tools and a structured product development process, developing, promoting, and enforcing compliant, robust, and pragmatic product development processes and procedures
- You engage with sales and marketing teams to meet with external customers, discuss future product needs, and assist in the development of product specifications.
- You support strategic and business development efforts for the business unit to contribute to overall success
- You manage formal staff development and appraisal procedures to nurture team talent.
- You prepare for some domestic and international travel to METTLER TOLEDO locations and customer sites as required

**What You Need to Succeed**

Following requirements are necessary for this role:

- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred
- You have five (5) years or more of experience with product development of analytical instrumentation or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience
- You have three (3) years or more of supervisory experience managing internal and external resources
- You demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills
- You have proven abilities in product design and development of commercially successful products
- You are experienced with mechanical, electrical CAD, and PLM software; experience with Teamcenter is a plus
- You have familiarity with Engineering Change Management systems and processes
- You possess hands-on knowledge of analytical electro-mechanical instrumentation and understand the related key mechatronics disciplines and best practices, including DfX principles
- You exhibit strong analytical problem-solving skills
- You have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- You are willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10% of the time
- You are proficient in English, and knowledge of German is a plus

**Our Offer to You**

We offer:

- Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
- A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
- Free parking and direct access to public transport
- Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees
- A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

**About Mettler Toledo**

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