Competence Lead (m/f/d) Controls - Product Engineering (location flexible: Germany, Austria, Sw[...]

Competence Lead (m/f/d) Controls - Product Engineering (location flexible: Germany, Austria, Sweden)

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets. As Competence Lead (m/f/d) Controls - Product Engineering and a key member of our global Product Engineering team, you will take a leading role in defining, maintaining, and enhancing best practices. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and advanced tools, you will drive innovation in control systems and help shape the future of intralogistics for innovative and forward-thinking customers.

Responsibilities

Make an impact:

• Act as the subject matter expert in control systems (PLC software and electrical Hardware), providing technical advice and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Drive harmonization and improvements of the product engineering processes and workflows by standards and practices across all product lines and locations to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and technical specifications.
• Define requirements for product development as well as the further development of our engineering toolchain.
• Foster growth and upskilling within the controls product engineering colleagues by mentoring, coaching, and facilitating knowledge sharing.
• Initiate and drive global projects and initiatives for harmonization and standardization in the area of controls engineering.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development and Controls Software. Ensure coordinated feedback flow from project realization into product development.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technical trends and innovations, aligning them with the company’s strategic goals.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed:

• A relevant degree, such as in electrical or automation engineering.
• Professional experience of at least 5 years in similar roles, ideally within the logistics automation industry.
• A collaborative mindset with a strong willingness to learn and identify opportunities to enhance team performance, products, projects, and processes.
• Solution-oriented and assertive personality with strategic vision and passion for collaborating in international teams.
• Project and time management skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong teamwork abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for inspiring and convincing others.
• Strong proficiency in English; German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 20-40%) between our locations in Sweden, Germany, and Austria.