Project Leader R&D

Mettler Toledo Llc; Nänikon; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

40-hour work week and 25 vacation days

Free parking and public transport

Lunch checks program

Employee discounts

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Project Leader R&D (100%) to steer complex cross-functional projects across mechanical, electronic, and software engineering in a global setting. You will manage the full product development lifecycle, ensuring tight alignment between hardware and software timelines, releases, and risk mitigation.

Applicants should bring a MSc or higher in engineering, 5+ years leading high-tech projects, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering (MSc preferred).
• At least 5 years as project leader/manager in a high-tech environment with cross-functional responsibilities.
• Experience in software product development including embedded or application software and release cycles.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and lifecycle with experience in both waterfall and agile (Scrum/SAFe).
• Knowledge of software practices such as backlog management, sprint planning, system integration, and regulatory validation is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management; ability to explain complex technical topics.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects across mechanical, electronic, and software engineering with emphasis on software-driven system integration.
• Coordinate full product development lifecycle ensuring hardware/software timelines and release strategies align.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with tight deadlines and adaptable requirements.
• Ensure strong collaboration between R&D, software, and product management across sites.
• Identify and mitigate software-related risks and dependencies with robust strategies.
• Balance budgets and resource planning across hardware and software disciplines within targets.
• Translate technical information into clear updates for senior management and non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes in hybrid (agile/waterfall) environments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Software development

Embedded systems

Firmware

Scrum

SAFe

Backlog management

System integration

Communication skills

English fluency

German helpful

Education

MSc in engineering

Tools

Scrum tooling

SAFe practices

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Our LabTec Project Leadership Team plays a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative laboratory solutions that set industry benchmarks. As a key interface between technical experts and management, we not only manage complex, cross-functional projects, but also foster collaboration across global teams and continuously enhance our processes. To further strengthen our dynamic team, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Leader (all genders, 100%) who will help shape the future of our product development and drive impactful projects in a collaborative international environment.

Project Leader R&D 100% (all genders)

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead complex cross-functional projects involving mechanical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring strong technical understanding and alignment across all domains, with particular attention to software-driven system integration
• Drive projects within a full product development lifecycle that includes embedded and/or application software, ensuring alignment between hardware and software development timelines, dependencies, and release strategies
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with challenging deadlines, adapting to changing requirements and priorities, including iterative software development cycles and incremental releases
• Navigate a large and international organizational structure, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder alignment across departments and sites, especially between R&D, software, and product management teams
• Proactively identify and manage project dependencies and risks, including software-related risks such as integration issues, requirement ambiguities, and late defect discovery, and implement robust mitigation strategies
• Balance strict budget constraints with ambitious project goals, including resource planning across hardware and software disciplines, forecasting and delivering within agreed financial targets
• Translate complex technical information, including software architecture, development progress, and system-level impacts, into clear, concise updates for senior management and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement by optimizing project management processes, particularly in hybrid (agile/waterfall) environments, and collaborating with global teams and business units

What You Need to Succeed

In this role, you will need to fulfill the following requirements to succeed:

• You have a higher degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or in a comparable engineering field (MSc preferred)
• You bring a minimum of 5 years of work experience as a project leader or project manager, ideally in a high-tech environment with cross-functional team management responsibilities
• Proven experience in software product development, including working with software development teams (e.g., embedded systems, firmware, or application software), and understanding of software development processes, release cycles, and integration into physical products
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and the product development lifecycle, with hands‑on experience in both classical (waterfall) and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)
• Good understanding of software-specific practices such as backlog management, sprint planning, system integration, and verification/validation in a regulated or high-quality environment is a strong advantage
• You bring excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a problem-solving mindset with analytical and strategic thinking skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to explain complex technical and software-related topics
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken); German is an advantage but not required

Our Offer to You

We offer:

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Employees in Urdorf can purchase monthly lunch checks and enjoy healthy meals at a reduced price, either externally or in our cafeteria
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.

Referenznummer

23275

Bevorzugter Arbeitsort

Zürich

Nänikon-Greifensee

Pensum

Vollzeit

Geschäftsniederlassung

LabTec Greifensee

Im Langacher 44 8606 Greifensee Schweiz