Mettler Toledo
Nänikon-Greifensee
Team Leader Mechanical Design & Programme Manager MFR Load Cells
- 31 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
About Mettler ToledoMETTLER TOLEDO is a world-leading provider of precision instruments and services. In laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retail applications, we are known for innovation and quality. 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 around 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Your Responsibilities
Our business unit Load Cells & Platforms (LCPF) develops weighing sensors as well as hardware and software platforms for the entire global METTLER TOLEDO Group. For our operational global headquarters in Nänikon/Greifensee, we are seeking a committed and development-oriented Team Leader Mechanical Design & Programme Manager MFR Load Cells 100% (all genders) for our Research & Development (R&D) department.
In this role, you will undertake the following tasks:
- You will lead a highly qualified Mechanical Design team of 4 to 5 employees both professionally and disciplinarily, develop it purposefully, and create the framework for a high-performing, self-responsible collaboration
- You will actively participate in the development of innovative load cell solutions and contribute your solid technical expertise to ongoing projects as well as to technical decision-making processes
- You will coordinate and prioritise resources and activities within the team and ensure effective collaboration with adjacent departments
- You will take charge of demanding, international development programmes in the field of load cells and lead interdisciplinary teams across multiple locations
- You will manage complex development programmes regarding schedules, costs, quality, and resources, providing clear guidance even with varying requirements and priorities
- You will work closely with our development and production sites in Switzerland and China
- You will ensure professional stakeholder management, communicate confidently across different professional and hierarchical levels, and align diverse interests purposefully
- You will identify technical and organisational risks early, make well-founded decisions, and actively drive pragmatic solutions forward
We require the following for this position:
- Completed university degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical discipline
- Approximately ten years of experience in product development, ideally in the fields of sensor technology, precision mechanics, or measurement technology
- Proven successful track record in leading complex, cross-functional, and ideally international projects or programmes with diverse stakeholders
- Several years of leadership experience in the professional and disciplinary management and development of qualified specialists, with a demonstrable contribution to building high-performing teams
- Technical understanding in mechanics, sensor technology, as well as basic knowledge in electronics and measurement technology
- Strong communication and social skills as well as a confident and assertive manner in German and English, even in demanding stakeholder situations
- Servant leadership mentality with a strong people orientation and the ability to develop, motivate, delegate responsibility to experienced employees, and successfully lead teams through change
- Structured, resilient, and integral personality with pronounced cooperation skills, good judgement, and enjoyment of international collaboration
We offer:
- Depending on the position, flexible working hours with a hybrid working model and attractive training opportunities
- We have a 40-hour week with at least 25 days of holiday plus 4-7 bridge days per year
- Free parking spaces and a workplace with direct public transport connection are available
- In our own METTLER TOLEDO staff restaurant, we offer our employees healthy and discounted meals
- Additionally, there are other attractive benefits such as various subsidies for sporting activities, etc.
You can expect challenging, varied, and diverse tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and realise your next career goal.
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by email, but only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we are currently not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ta-ch@mt.com .
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by email, but only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we are currently not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ta-ch@mt.com .
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Equal Opportunity
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