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Head of Global Research & Development Process Automation (m/f)

Inseriert am: 11.12.2019

Geschäftsumgebung


GF Piping Systems is one of three divisions of the Georg Fischer Corporation, headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. As a leading provider of plastic and metal piping systems, we offer high quality and innovative products as well as application-oriented solutions. For more than 200 years, we have been setting industry benchmarks and represented in over 30 countries worldwide.


In this newly created role, you are responsible for the development of industrial process automation solutions (sensors, valves, actuators, hardware, software, firmware, etc.) which create an outstanding customer experience of simplicity, reliability, and desire to select GF Piping Systems products for process automation applications. With innovative techniques, tools and technologies, you lead the development of visionary solutions. Be part of a challenging and future-oriented environment and lead a group of engineers, technicians, and designers as


Jobbeschreibung



  • Leading R&D teams by providing expertise (understanding, competence) in the domains of process control systems, industrial measurement and control, valves and actuation fieldbus, integration technologies and field devices

  • Identification and global alignment of new technologies that address unmet needs and have large potential markets

  • Leading the cooperation with system vendors on field device integration level, representing the interests of GF to improve the quality of device integration aspects (e.g. test strategy, test cases, test environment)

  • Understanding user needs: Representing system users to clarify device integration requirements

  • Manage & develop external development partners, external resources and/or technical suppliers

  • Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects

  • Collaborating with management, production, product management, sales and segment marketing colleagues to determine engineering feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products


Kandidaten Profil



  • A Master degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Process Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in an equal role

  • Deep experience with product development processes from requirements to launch and sustaining, including industrial communication, product requirements, architecture, hardware and software development, verification, production and launch of industrial products

  • Demonstrated results and experience, utilizing such tools as Design Thinking, Rapid Prototyping, Design Sprints or Agile methodologies.

  • Experience in international and regional standardization (i.e. ISO, UL, EN, etc.)

  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills including analytical and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to communicate on technical and business content in English professionally. Ability to communicate and converse in German or further languages are an advantage

  • Ability to travel 30%


We offer you a very interesting and flexible challenge in a globally operating company.


Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your complete online application.


For additional information please contact Mr. René Paparusso, Talent Acquisition Manager, phone +41 (0)52 631 37 86.


Unternehmen


Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd


Ebnatstrasse 111 Postfach


8201Schaffhausen


Schweiz

Google Maps+41 52 631 11 11+41 52 631 28 00

Kontakt


RenéPaparusso


Talent Acquisition Manager


Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd


Ebnatstrasse 111


8201Schaffhausen


Schweiz

Google Maps+41 52 631 37 86