Head of Engineering & Automation 80-100%

Shape the future of innovative process plants with Our client is an established Swiss technology company with a long tradition in special purpose machine and plant engineering. For demanding customers from the plastics, food, pharma, and chemical sectors, the company develops and realizes customized process and production plants. Thanks to high engineering competence, in-house manufacturing, and comprehensive service offerings, solutions are created that are in use worldwide. As part of further growth, we are looking for a committed leadership personality as Head of Engineering & Automation 80-100% In this key role, you are responsible for the technical, personnel, and strategic leadership of the entire automation and electrical engineering department. You contribute significantly to the successful implementation of innovative customer solutions, the further development of technical standards, and actively helping to shape the future of engineering. Tasks: * Overall responsibility for the areas of automation, electrical engineering, electrical assembly, as well as technical further development * Technical and personnel leadership of employees including resource and capacity planning * Management of complex customer projects from the concept and planning phase to commissioning at the customer site * Ensuring quality, efficiency, cost awareness, and adherence to deadlines within the area of responsibility * Continuous optimization of processes, methods, and technical standards * Observation of new technologies and their practice-oriented integration into products and processes * Close cooperation with sales, project management, design, production, and service * Support in technical customer clarifications and solution developments Profile: * Technical basic training with further training at HF, FH, or comparable level in electrical engineering, automation, or systems technology * Several years of professional experience in machine or plant engineering with an understanding of project-oriented organizations * Sound knowledge in PLC programming, industrial automation, electrical planning, and control cabinet or electrical assembly * Experience with Siemens TIA Portal or comparable automation systems * Demonstrable leadership experience as well as enjoyment in developing and promoting teams * Entrepreneurial thinking, high personal responsibility, and strong solution orientation * Strong communication personality with a binding manner and hands-on mentality * Very good German skills as well as English skills for the international project environment Benefits: * Key position with great influence on the technical and organizational further development of the company * Wide scope for design and short decision-making paths in an owner-managed environment * Leadership of a qualified and motivated team * Exciting customer projects with high technical requirements * Modern working environment with a long-term perspective * Individual training and development opportunities * Attractive employment conditions with high personal responsibility and entrepreneurial freedom Do you want to successfully bring together technology, people, and innovation? Then we look forward to your application via this platform or directly via our website at: [ ](< >) j4id10449364jm j4it1043jm j4iy26jm