Product Engineer

BELIMO Automation AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BELIMO Automation AG in Hinwil is seeking a Product Engineer to shape our Sensors & Meters portfolio from concept through development and industrialization to continuous improvement.

You will own technically complex workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams including Product Owners, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations, and drive cost, performance, and risk improvements across the product lifecycle.

Fluency in English is required and collaboration with global teams is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Several years of experience in product development, lifecycle management, preferably with sensors or measurement devices.
• Strong interdisciplinary systems understanding and requirements engineering.
• Proven ability to lead complex topics and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage products through their lifecycle within the Sensors & Meters portfolio.
• Lead product-related activities in development projects and interface with Product Owners, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
• Drive realization of product variants and feature enhancements via cross-functional coordination.
• Coordinate design activities including FMEA, verification, validation, certification and design transfer.
• Define, manage, and document product requirements and specifications.
• Drive improvements, cost optimization, and complexity reduction across the portfolio.
• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate concepts to shape the portfolio.
• Analyze issues, determine root causes, and support quality topics.
• Ensure complete, accurate product documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Share knowledge and strengthen engineering capabilities within the team.

Skills

Sensors & meters portfolio

Cross-functional coordination

Requirements engineering

lead complex topics

systems thinking

Education

University degree in Physics / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Product Engineer

BELIMO Automation AG Vacant since : 09.11.2026 8340 Hinwil (ZH) 80% - 100% By agreement Permanent

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are value-driven and encourage new ideas in their teams around the world. Through our passion, our employees are not only creating amazing products, they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in our people is at the heart of Belimo's approach to engaging diverse creative talent to grow an industry-leading company. The success of our corporate brand is based on the expertise and commitment of each individual.

Product Engineer (80-100%)

Introduction

Great products do not happen by chance. They result from clear requirements, sound technical decisions, and effective collaboration throughout the entire product lifecycle. As a Product Engineer, you will help shape our Sensors & Meters portfolio, from initial product concepts and feasibility studies through development and industrialization to continuous product improvement. You will take ownership of technically complex workstreams, coordinate cross-functional contributors, and serve as a key technical contact for a defined part of our product portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage products throughout their entire lifecycle within the Sensors & Meters portfolio, from initial concept through production and ongoing product improvement.
• Lead product-related activities in development projects and act as a key interface between Product Owners, Product Management, R&D Engineers, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and other engineering disciplines.
• Drive the successful realization of innovative product variants and feature enhancements by coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring the correct technical implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional product design activities, including FMEA, verification, validation, certification, and design transfer to production, while maintaining a holistic view across the product and its interfaces.
• Define, manage, and document product requirements and specifications, ensuring that technical requirements are clearly understood and correctly implemented.
• Drive product improvements, cost optimization, and complexity reduction as part of continuous portfolio development.
• Conduct feasibility studies, evaluate technical concepts, and support competitor assessments to shape and develop the product portfolio.
• Analyze product issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and support quality cases, including design-related quality topics.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and well-maintained product documentation throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Share knowledge, provide guidance to colleagues, and actively contribute to strengthening engineering capabilities within the team.

Who you are

• You hold a university degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• You bring several years of substantial experience in product development, product engineering, or product lifecycle management, preferably involving sensors, measurement devices, or technically complex products.
• You have a strong interdisciplinary understanding of systems and sound knowledge of requirements engineering.
• You have a proven ability to lead complex technical topics and make decisions based on incomplete or sometimes conflicting information.
• You know how to coordinate cross-functional teams, drive results, and establish alignment.
• You have a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style combined with a pragmatic approach to execution.
• You are fluent in English; is an advantage.

Ready to help shape the next generation of Belimo sensors and meters? We look forward to your application.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone. .

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

At Belimo, we believe in fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. We offer pay that reflects your skills, experience, education, and location. Beyond compensation, you'll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and long-term success. Belimo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Work location 8340 Hinwil (ZH)
• Workload 80% - 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• By online Online form