Global R&D Director: AI, IoT & Robotics

Laurastar SA; Châtel-Saint-Denis; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurastar SA, a Swiss family-owned innovator in fabric care and steam systems, seeks a Global R&D Manager at its Châtel-St- headquarters. You will lead the R&D team, translate product vision into market-ready products, and drive current development and future innovation with AI, IoT and robotics.

You will partner with purchasing, quality, production, marketing and external partners, own the budget and roadmap, and explore partnerships with universities and labs to advance smart home technologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Strong interest in AI, IoT and robotics in product development.
• Fluent in English; French is an asset.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D team and turn product vision into market-ready products.
• Drive parallel development projects from concept to launch on time and budget.
• Own R&D budget and roadmap.
• Collaborate with suppliers, universities and tech partners.
• Integrate AI, IoT and robotics into Laurastar’s products.

Skills

Engineering leadership

AI tools

IoT data

Robotics interest

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AI platforms

IoT analytics

Job description

Laurastar SA, a Swiss family-owned innovator in fabric care and steam systems, seeks a Global R&D Manager at its Châtel-St- headquarters. You will lead the R&D team, translate product vision into market-ready products, and drive current development and future innovation with AI, IoT and robotics.

You will partner with purchasing, quality, production, marketing and external partners, own the budget and roadmap, and explore partnerships with universities and labs to advance smart home technologies.