Product Development Manager

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Product Development Manager (f/m/d)
Venture Unit Soft Sensing & Actuation

At Datwyler's Venture Unit Soft Sensing & Actuation, you as Product Development Manager, will play a central role in turning next-generation soft actuators & sensors into market-ready products. You'll bridge research and real-world application — developing prototypes, validating designs, collaborating with partners, and driving productization from concept to launch. This position combines hands-on technical work with strategic product development and customer interaction — perfect for a curious, cross-disciplinary engineer who loves bringing innovation to life.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation soft sensors and actuators for diverse applications and markets, exploring new materials, integration strategies, and performance capabilities
• Design and prototype demonstrators that showcase performance and validate technology potential
• Lead product development projects, from requirement definition and design to verification, documentation, and market readiness
• Collaborate closely with customers, partners, and researchers to identify new opportunities, share insights, and co-create innovative solutions
• Support customer projects with technical consulting, testing, and translating complex ideas into practical designs

Your Profile

• Master's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering or Microtechnology 
• 3–5 years of experience in product development, ideally in soft robotics, sensors and actuators
• Solid understanding of actuation and sensing principles, embedded systems and electromechanical integration
• Experience with prototyping, testing and transitioning designs from lab-scale to production
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage internal and external development activities
• A hands-on, solution-driven mindset with creativity and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in English (mind. C1) and German is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%)

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge technologies, on the productization of two new-to-the-world technologies that are reshaping industries from healthcare to mobility
• Be part of an agile, interdisciplinary venture team within a globally recognized company
• Enjoy the freedom to experiment, prototype and innovate in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with a network of visionary researchers, engineers and industry partners
• Experience a flexible and open work culture that values initiative, learning and creativity

Ready to start? Julia Mathis (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team are looking forward to get to know you and are available for further questions by email ) or by phone

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.