Head of Research&Development (R&D)– Feller (m/w/d), Horgen

IMPACT starts with us In this key role, you are responsible for the strategic direction and further development of Feller’s Research&Development organization in Switzerland. You ensure close alignment between business strategy, market requirements, and technology development, and you lead your team to successfully deliver competitive, compliant, and industrial‑ready products embedded within the global environment of Schneider Electric.

All key information at a glance:

Location:

Horgen, Switzerland (Feller AG)

Contract:

Permanent

Vacation:

At least 5 weeks

Workload:

80‑100%

Your contact:

Larissa Niederberger, Senior Talent Attraction Business Partner

Your IMPACT

Overall responsibility for the strategic direction of Research&Development and the technology roadmap of Feller (including Wiring Devices, Electronics, SNAPFIX, KNX, and future platforms)

Management of the R&D project and innovation portfolio, including prioritization, resource planning, and budget responsibility

Leadership and development of a multidisciplinary R&D organization, including governance as well as resource and budget accountability

End‑to‑end responsibility for product development from ideation through industrialization and market launch

Ensuring time‑to‑market, quality, cost, and compliance targets

Acting as the central interface between Business, Operations, and European and global Schneider Electric stakeholders

Clear decision‑making on technical, quality‑related, and regulatory topics

Your Profile

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline

Several years of leadership experience in Research&Development or Engineering within an industrial environment

Strong expertise in product development, industrialization, portfolio management, and stage‑gate management

Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and decision‑making capabilities

Confident communication at senior management level

Business‑fluent English; German and/or French are an advantage

Your Next Step Apply online - of course. Apply even if you do not (yet) meet all requirements. We look forward to getting to know you. Please upload your résumé via our job portal.

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