Zug
8 hours ago
Team Leader R&D Fire Detection 80-100%
- 28 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zug
Job summary
Join Siemens in bridging the real and digital worlds.
Tasks
- Lead the global Fire Detection competence center in Zug.
- Manage a diverse development team of around 20 members.
- Collaborate globally on high-quality fire detection products.
Skills
- Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
- Experience in team leadership and project management.
- Fluency in German and English is essential.
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About the job
Together with our customers, we connect the real and the digital world.
Our Fire Detection team develops fire safety products with passion and conviction. Our high-quality fire detectors are produced in the millions every year and provide safety and comfort worldwide around the clock. – True to the motto: We make the world a safer place. Our Fire Detection team is the global competence center for sensor technology in the Siemens building technology sector. With broad expertise in physics, electronics, and embedded software, it takes responsibility for product architecture in many local and international development projects.
Do you also want to actively participate at the pulse of time and make the lives of millions of people around the world better? Then you are exactly right with us! Apply today as Team Leader R&D Fire Detection – your team is looking forward to you!
Your new tasks
- Responsibility for our global competence center Fire Detection in Zug
- Technical and personnel leadership of a development team of about 20 employees
- Support of experts and project managers in the conception and development of high-quality fire detectors, which are produced in the millions for the global market
- Development responsibility in the Agile Release Train «Fire Peripherals» as Scrum Master / Product Owner according to SAFe
- Promotion of global collaboration with other Siemens development and manufacturing sites as well as suppliers, customers, universities, and external approval bodies
Your talents and experience
- Education: University degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
- Experience and knowledge:
- Experience in leading and managing teams and/or projects in an international environment
- Experience in hardware and software development for embedded and sensor systems as well as in the development of mass-produced products (including design for manufacturing, design to cost)
- Experience with agile development processes (SAFe, Scrum)
- Knowledge in the field of fire detection technology and Siemens fire detection products is an advantage
- Working style: Goal-oriented, resilient, and motivating personality with strong communication skills
- Language skills: Fluent in German and English
Your benefits
- 2–3 days/week mobile working is standard
- Mobility allowance
- Various training opportunities
- Access to employee stock plans
- All benefits can be found here
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I look forward to your application.
Nathalie
Talent Acquisition Partner
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