Product Engineer (80-100%)

zukunfts-jobs; Zürich; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo is seeking a Product Engineer to shape our Sensors & Meters portfolio from concept through production and continuous improvement. You will own technically complex workstreams, coordinate cross-functional contributors, and serve as a key technical contact for a defined product area.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, Management, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to drive innovative variants and ensure proper implementation, verification, and documentation across the

Qualifications

• University degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in product development, engineering, or product lifecycle management.
• Strong interdisciplinary understanding of systems and requirements engineering.
• Ability to lead complex technical topics and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with pragmatic execution.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage products throughout their lifecycle from concept to production and ongoing improvement.
• Lead product-related activities in development projects and interface with Product Owners, Management, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate cross-functional product design activities including FMEA, verification, validation, certification, and transfer to production.
• Define, manage, and document product requirements and specifications.
• Drive product improvements, cost optimization, and complexity reduction as part of portfolio development.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support competitor assessments to shape the portfolio.
• Analyze product issues, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and support quality topics.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and well-maintained product documentation throughout lifecycle.
• Share knowledge and strengthen engineering capabilities within the team.

Skills

Systems thinking

Requirements engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Fluent English

Education

Physics degree

Electrical engineering degree

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

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; German is an advantage.

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 forthe energy-efficient control of heating,ventilationand air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves,sensorsand 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'llbenefitfrom a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and long-term success.Belimo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.