Engineering Manager – System, Safety & Electronics

Come Innovate Motion with Us

Do you enjoy building structure, connecting people, and driving process excellence?

At Johnson Electric, we are looking for a System Engineering Manager in our R&D department in Murten, Switzerland. In this role, you will be responsible for our Software and Hardware Engineering teams, ensuring that our electronic systems development runs with the right structure, discipline, and mindset. Your focus will be on Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, and Cyber Security — making sure every stage of development reflects the highest standards of process excellence and compliance, and that our teams have the framework they need to deliver safe, reliable, and future-ready systems.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate development activities within the Software and Hardware Engineering teams.

• Ensure compliance with such as Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE and Cyber Security requirements across projects and product lines.

• Support TISAX certification and other regulatory initiatives related to cybersecurity and safety.

• Develop and strengthen Functional Safety competencies within the engineering organization.

• Drive consistency, sustainability, and collaboration across teams — enabling strong cross-functional teamwork (SW, HW, Systems).

• Leverage Johnson Electric’s global structure — working closely with teams in India, China and Europe to improve efficiency and process maturity.

• Serve as a key contact for process-related and technical topics with both internal stakeholders and customers.

• Promote best practices in QFD, FMEA, and development documentation to ensure audit readiness and continuous improvement.

• Support AI-driven engineering initiatives to optimize development methods and tools.

Our Requirements:

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or other relevant studies.

• 10 years of relevant experience with exposure to software and hardware projects, ideally in automotive environment.

• Strong understanding of ISO 26262 Functional Safety, ASPICE and Cyber Security

• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate cross-functional engineering activities.

• Experience with customer-facing projects and regulatory audits.

• Fluent in English; German or French would be a strong advantage.

• A true driver — structured, proactive, and results-oriented

• Empathy for customer needs, openness to multicultural collaboration, and a genuine passion for building something new.

What We Offer:

• Top-industry compensation and benefits package

• A unique opportunity to develop professionally

• An autonomous, impactful role where your contributions directly influence business success

• A vibrant, truly international and multicultural environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. You’ll be part of a global engineering community shaping the future of motion in automotive.

• If you’re looking for a role where you can build, connect, and lead — this is the place to do it.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.