Team Leader High Voltage Laboratory (m/f/d) 100%

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For our client, an internationally leading technology company in the field of high-voltage engineering, located in Zürich‑Altstetten, we are looking for a committed and experienced personality as:

Team Leader High Voltage Laboratory (m/f/d) 100%

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the laboratory team (approx. 15 FTE), including resource planning and team growth
• Act as the main point of contact for high-voltage testing at the Zürich‑Altstetten site
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (IEC / IEEE)
• Analyze and implement efficient production and business processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Ensure high output through reliable high-voltage testing procedures (AC, DC, impulse, partial discharge)
• Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices within the continuous improvement process (CIP)
• Collaborate closely with planning, quality assurance, logistics, and other production departments as well as key stakeholders
• Take responsibility for work and maintenance instructions and ensure adherence to relevant standards (ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to the Operations Manager
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines in your role as People Manager

Your Profile:

• Completed technical apprenticeship combined with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Several years of experience in a comparable leadership role (e.g., high-voltage testing, insulation technology, power engineering)
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, generators, and automation technologies
• Experience with Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methodologies
• Proven track record in leading and motivating cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach and high safety awareness
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Fluent in German and English

What We Offer:

• Responsible leadership role within a globally leading technology company
• Innovative and dynamic work environment in the energy sector
• Opportunity to actively shape and improve processes and structures
• Attractive employment conditions and career development opportunities
• Collaborative team and modern infrastructure in Zürich

Interested in this opportunity?

Then send your application documents directly to Miklos Laszlo – we will be happy to support you on your way to your next career step.

You can find your contact person in the job advertisement, who will be available for any questions.

You are also welcome to register directly via www.manpower.ch (spontaneous application) and upload your documents online.