Vuadens
2 months ago
Automation Engineer (m/f/d), 80-100%
- 17 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Vuadens
Job summary
Join Starrag, a global leader in high-precision machine tools. Exciting opportunity to lead R&D efforts and drive innovation.
Tasks
- Define and implement the innovation strategy and R&D roadmap.
- Oversee development of new machines, processes, and digital solutions.
- Manage product lifecycle, ensuring quality and technical feasibility.
Skills
- Engineering degree with 10+ years in R&D or industrial innovation.
- Strong project management and leadership skills.
- Fluent in French and English, German is a plus.
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About the job
"I develop solutions that bring added value to our customers and set new standards."
May 22, 2026
R&D Manager, 80-100% (m/f/d)
Would you like to join a globally renowned company? We look forward to meeting you and learning more about you. As part of the replacement of the R&D manager, we are looking for an experienced professional capable of defining and leading the activities of the company’s innovation strategy.
Your tasks
By taking charge of the following activities, you will be able to develop your potential and contribute to our success:
- Define and drive the innovation strategy as well as the R&D roadmap, in connection with management and product management
- Lead the development of new machines, peripherals, processes and innovative digital solutions
- Supervise the entire product lifecycle: development, continuous improvement, reliability and technological evolutions
- Manage customer-specific adaptations and developments, ensuring technical feasibility, quality and respect of deadlines
- Lead and coordinate the technical teams (Mechanical Design Office, Electrical, Software and Technology)
Your expertise
- Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical engineering, automation or equivalent)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in R&D, product development or industrial innovation
- Solid experience in managing multidisciplinary technical teams
- Expertise in managing complex projects and R&D portfolio management
- Good understanding of industrial environments and industrialisation processes
- Very good level of French and English (German is an asset)
- Leadership, ability to unite teams
- Strategic vision and sense of innovation
Our advantages
We offer you exciting assignments in a dynamic environment, with a company culture focused on employees, high-tech products and highly qualified and motivated colleagues.
Interested? We await your application to present your skills, motivation and personality.
Starrag is a global technology leader in the manufacture of high-precision machine tools for milling, turning, boring and grinding of metallic, composite and ceramic materials with approximately 1500 employees spread across several sites in Europe, Asia and the United States.
Note to recruitment agencies
We only consider applications received directly.
STARRAG VUADENS SA
Human Resources
Rue du Moléson 41
1628 Vuadens
career.vud@starrag.com
