Innovation System Engineer

  • Job title: Innovation System Engineer
  • Function: Corporate Accelerator
  • Reports to: Innovation Engineering Manager
  • Supervises: None
  • Language: Fluent in English (both verbal and written), German an asset
  • Location: Dübendorf, Switzerland
  • Travel: 0-20%

Role description

We are a diverse team of engineers and business developers working on a multitude of innovative product and technology projects on a mission to take transport in industrial intra-logistics to the next level. We foster a collaborative and empowering environment where your ideas will be valued, and your potential will be unleashed.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Coordinate technical development and integration of innovative industrial solutions across various applications (e.g., intralogistics solutions, industrial machines).
  • Collaborate with international, multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop prototypes and create cutting-edge products and technologies.
  • Work closely with customer representatives to understand their needs and define engineering requirements in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Maintain a flexible and collaborative mindset adapting to evolving project requirements and customer needs.
  • Partner with external suppliers and contractors to ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Promote best engineering practices across projects.

Education and experience

  • Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
  • Solid experience in product development and new product introduction.
  • Over 3 years of demonstrated experience in coordinating technical development and system engineering in industrial automation and machine building.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design, automation technologies, industrial electronics, controller software development, and component selection.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business audiences.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Experience with Agile project management frameworks and Jira is a plus

Personal characteristics

  • Passionate about tackling complex and diverse technical challenges while developing creative, goal-oriented engineering concepts.
  • Strong desire to learn new approaches, technologies, and applications, and to stay current with industry advancements and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills in multidisciplinary engineering tasks.
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset, with the ability to embrace changing demands and adopt a collaborative development approach.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills