R&D Engineer Customer Projects

Faulhaber Minimotor SA; Purasca; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading drive solutions provider in Switzerland is looking for an R&D Engineer and Project Leader. This role involves developing custom products in electro-mechanical drive systems and managing development projects. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and solid experience in product development and project management. Proficiency in Italian and English is required, while knowledge of French and German is a plus. This position offers a collaborative and innovative work environment with various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Canteen

Barrier-free facilities

Parking lots

Flexible working conditions

Well-being initiatives

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of product development experience, preferably in electromechanical or mechatronic devices.
• 2+ years of project management experience with external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Italian and English (C1 level); French and German are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop custom products in electro-mechanical drive systems.
• Manage project timelines and costs, ensuring quality and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across internal departments during projects.

Kenntnisse

Multidisciplinary technical background

Problem-solving approach

Excellent communication skills

Team spirit

Project management

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX CAD system

Jobbeschreibung

MISSION

As an R&D Engineer and Project Leader in the Application Engineering department, you will develop new custom products in the domain of electro-mechanical drive systems and manage the corresponding development projects.

TASKS

1. Product development tasks:

• Design proposals
• Performing calculations
• Creation of parts and assembly drawings
• Overseeing prototyping and manufacturing activities
• Analysis of test results
• Optimization of product design from a technical, manufacturing, and logistics point of view
• Implementation of modification requests (both within and outside the framework of customer projects)

Project management tasks:

• Manage the interface with Sales and Customers through all project phases, from start to finish
• Actively participate in and drive technical discussions with the customer to clarify technical requirements
• Monitor project status regarding timeline and costs; ensure project goals are met in terms of quality, cost, timeline, and deliverables
• Create and continuously update project documentation; handle internal reporting and communication to Management
• Coordinate activities of all involved internal departments (Industrial Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Production, Logistics, Planning)

Additional support tasks:

• Support the Application Engineering department and Sales by providing feedback to technical inquiries and attending customer meetings (including outside development projects)
• Contribute to the improvement of the Quality Management System

PROFILE

The minimum requirements are:

• Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent (Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, etc.)
• Solid multidisciplinary technical background (mechanics, thermal management, electromagnetism, electronics)
• At least 3 years of product development experience (experience in electromechanical or mechatronics device development is a plus; experience with Siemens NX CAD system is a plus)
• At least 2 years of project management experience, with direct contact with external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, etc.) and coordination of internal tasks across multiple departments
• Proficiency in Italian and English (C1 level); knowledge of French and German is a plus
• Strong team spirit, openness, and collaborative attitude
• Methodical and creative problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication skills

About FAULHABER SA

FAULHABER has been producing and distributing drive solutions in Switzerland for over 60 years. In June 2023, its four Swiss subsidiaries merged into Faulhaber SA, headquartered in Croglio, Ticino. The site covers around 6600 m² and employs over 300 people developing and producing motor, gearhead, and linear drive technology as part of FAULHABER's extensive product range.

Benefits

• Canteen
• Barrier-free facilities
• Parking lots
• Flexible working conditions
• Well-being initiatives