R&D Manager, Power Reliability

avec compétence GmbH; Untersiggenthal; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking a senior leader to head a global R&D organisation focused on excitation and synchronization systems for power plants and grids, with emphasis on renewable and hydro generation. The role leads distributed teams across borders, translating business strategy into technology roadmaps and investment priorities.

You will own the technical lifecycle from concept to obsolescence, ensure CE and IEC 62443 compliance, and drive talent development and global footprint optimization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in R&D/engineering in power generation or industrial automation.
• 5+ years leading international, multicultural teams.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and control systems.
• Experience turning strategy into technology roadmaps and budgets.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and obsolescence.
• Familiarity with CE and IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead global R&D teams for excitation, synchronization, hydropower, and other applications.
• Translate product roadmaps into technology roadmaps and investment proposals.
• Balance resources, budget, quality, and time-to-market through gate processes.
• Own the technical product lifecycle from development to end-of-life.
• Ensure regulatory, cybersecurity and product-standard compliance including CE and IEC 62443.
• Develop engineering talent and succession plans; optimize global R&D footprint.
• Coordinate external partners and execution centers.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This role leads a global R&D organisation responsible for excitation and synchronization systems that stabilize power plants and grids, supporting renewable and hydro generation.

Your tasks

• Lead global R&D teams for excitation, synchronization, hydropower and emerging applications
• Translate product roadmaps into technology roadmaps, development plans and investment proposals
• Balance resources, budget, quality and time-to-market through structured gate processes
• Own the technical product lifecycle from development to end-of-life
• Ensure regulatory, cybersecurity and product-standard compliance including CE and IEC 62443
• Develop engineering talent, succession plans and optimize the global R&D footprint
• Coordinate external partners and execution centers

What you bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of experience in R&D, engineering or product development in power generation or industrial automation
• At least five years of leadership experience in an international organisation with distributed, multicultural teams
• Solid understanding of power electronics and control systems in power generation or related industrial applications
• Experience translating business strategy into technology roadmaps and investment priorities
• Experience managing technical product lifecycles including obsolescence and installed-base support
• Knowledge of regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks including CE, EU Cyber Resilience Act and IEC 62443
• Fluent English required, German is an advantage

Conditions

• Workload: 100 %
• Work model: Hybrid
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
• Onsite/hybrid work model

Technologies

• IEC 62443
• EU Cyber Resilience Act
• CE