Head of Research & Development (R&D) – Feller (m/w/d)

IMPACT starts with us 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. All key information at a glance: * Location: Horgen, Switzerland (Feller AG) * 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 Your Profile: * 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 * Business-fluent English; German and/or French are an advantage Your Next Step: Apply online - of course.
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