R&D Leader & Product Line Manager

Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in railway and industrial electrification systems, offering cutting-edge solutions to enhance transportation and decarbonize industrial processes. With a rich Swiss heritage of over a century and a commitment to innovation, Sécheron Hasler Group is growing worldwide.

For the biggest Business Unit Electrical Safety Solutions (ESS) we are looking for an ambitious and experienced R&D Leader & Product Line Manager leading all R&D and project application activities related to product development of AC-Off-Load products, Modboxes and Pantographs. In this role you work in close collaboration with the other Product Line Managers, with Sales Organization, Product Marketing Manager and Business Development Manager to drive the business unit’s market growth.

Global objectives :

• Operational lead of R&D team for AC-Off-Load products, Modboxes and Pantographs to technically enhance the products and the product portfolio. Ensure timely realization of R&D roadmap by maintaining R&D budgets.
• Ensure commercial success of product lines following technical market demands and provide technical product maintenance.
• Manage project teams for customer projects to meet project timelines, cost and quality.
• Leads team of approx. 40 FTE with several direct reports.

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Benefits

We have flat hierarchies and direct communication between departments and management levels is encouraged. This allows us to make decisions quickly.

We give our employees full responsibility for their work tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the operational excellence of the company, and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and professional growth goals.