Head of Electronics & Electrical Engineering (m/f/d) - 100%

About the job

For over 165 years, Groupe SEB has shaped the daily lives of billions of people worldwide. What began with continuous innovation has developed through the integration of leading brands such as Tefal, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, WMF and Schaerer into a globally leading company in the field of household and professional products.

Today, Groupe SEB achieves an annual turnover of around 8 billion euros and employs more than 33,000 people worldwide.

SEB Professional Beverages is part of Groupe SEB and is one of the global market leaders for professional coffee machines and beverage systems. With renowned brands such as WMF, Schaerer and Curtis, strong innovative power, international presence and efficient production sites, we set standards worldwide in professional beverage preparation.

Our solutions combine high-quality hardware with intelligent embedded software, connectivity and digital services. This creates first-class coffee and beverage experiences in gastronomy, hospitality, office environments and retail, enabling our customers to enjoy a comprehensive digital experience around the performance, operation and service of our machines.

For our R&D department, we are looking for a Head of Electronics & Electrical Engineering (m/f/d) - 100%

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Cross-location leadership: You will take on the personnel and technical leadership of the electrical departments in Zuchwil (CH) and Geislingen (DE).

• Concept development: In collaboration with the respective electrical team leaders, you will develop electrical and electronic concepts as well as specifications for new and existing projects. This includes electronic boards, motors, sensors, as well as complete assemblies for our coffee machines.

• Planning and implementation: You are responsible for the project planning of tasks and projects, including resource planning as well as adherence to deadlines, costs and quality requirements. You also oversee the verification of requirements.

• Technology management: You identify and evaluate new technologies for use in coffee machines.

• Collaboration with production and suppliers: You support production in troubleshooting and work closely with purchasing to evaluate suppliers and ensure coordination with them.

PROFILE:

• You have a degree in electrical engineering (university, university of applied sciences or college) as well as several years of leadership experience.

• You have at least 5 years of experience in product or technology development of mechatronic systems as well as in electronics development; experience in project management is an advantage.

• You impress with solid expertise in circuit technology, sensor technology, embedded systems (HMI), power electronics and electronic components such as displays.

• You work independently and are capable of coordination and integration with strong assertiveness.

• You have strong communication skills and are fluent in German and English - both spoken and written.

OUR ATTRACTIVE OFFER:

We offer you a dynamic environment and the chance to familiarise yourself with an independent role. You have the freedom to use your professional, methodological and social skills with commitment and implement them successfully. A modern employer with progressive working conditions, fantastic coffee and above-average social benefits awaits you at your new workplace.

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Please note that we fill this position without the support of recruitment agencies and therefore do not accept unsolicited dossiers from recruitment agencies. Dossiers submitted by recruitment agencies are considered unsolicited and therefore do not lead to any contractual obligation on our part.