Full Professor HES (100%) responsible for the Competence Group Machine and Product Design

About the job

Your mission
You will be responsible for the Machine and Product Design group within HE Arc Engineering, while actively contributing to partnership, scientific and educational development. The position involves leading research and innovation activities directly linked to the needs of the industrial fabric of the Arc jurassien, supporting teaching, and participating in the institution's influence at regional and national levels.

Your duties
The selected person will supervise, manage and unite the resources of an R&D competence group, ensuring the sustainability and development of skills in themes related to their group and around a coherent strategic vision. They will also ensure prospecting, acquisition and monitoring of innovation projects as well as R&D mandates, in direct interaction with our industrial and academic partners. The role includes rigorous budget management; the results and activities conducted are promoted both scientifically and to the general public, notably through networking actions within the regional industrial ecosystem. The position also includes teaching activities in our Industrial Design Engineering and Microtechnology programmes, as well as supervising other related courses, notably the MSE Master. Close collaboration with other competence groups at HE Arc and other academic institutions is expected.

Your profile
The position requires a higher education degree in engineering sciences, preferably mechanical engineering, with proven experience in the design and/or eco-design of production machines (machining, assembly, additive, etc.) and mastery of various technologies and processes (milling, turning, laser, additive, etc.). Skills in designing consumer technical products are a plus. At least five years of professional experience in an industrial environment are expected, as well as proven team management skills. A Master’s degree or equivalent is required, while additional training in management is an asset. The role demands a proven ability to coordinate and unite multidisciplinary teams, to lead R&D projects and to master the setup of such projects as well as funding acquisition. An analytical, creative and rigorous approach is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and a strong aptitude for collaborative work. Fluency in French and English is required, while knowledge of German is an additional advantage.

Work location: Saint-Imier and Neuchâtel
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Start date: 1 April 2027 or to be agreed

HE-Arc guarantees a fair recruitment process. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Nabil Ouerhani, Deputy Director R&D (032 930 22 08 or nabil.ouerhani@he-arc.ch). Please send your application file to Nicolas Romy, HR contact, at ing.rh@he-arc.ch, indicating the job title and reference PO-IDE27.