In dieser Rolle verantworten Sie den Bereich Produktentwicklung Electric Actuators innerhalb unserer Business Unit Electric Automation, der sich aus mehreren Entwicklungsteams an unserem Headquarter in Esslingen sowie an unseren Auslandsstandorten (in China, USA und der Schweiz) zusammensetzt.
Your job:
* Disciplinary management of the development teams in the Electric Actuators product line at the Esslingen site as well as technical management of the associated teams at the foreign sites
* Technical responsibility for the Electric Actuators product portfolio (axes, cylinders, grippers and mechatronic systems) over the entire product life cycle in close coordination with product line management as well as product and project management
* Responsibility for the efficient further development of an innovative product portfolio at the global development sites
* Ensuring the expansion and development of the necessary resources and skills within the global development footprint and coordinating development projects in the international teams
* Promoting innovative strength and ensuring innovative product design through the targeted use of new technologies and (agile) methods
* Driving forward technology developments and supporting team leaders as a sparring partner with regard to the technical feasibility of new concepts
Your qualification:
* Completed technical studies, e.g. in the field of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation or a comparable degree
* Several years of experience in the management of executives and in the product development of mechanical products for industrial applications, ideally in an international group
* Ideally experience in the development of mechatronic products including electronics, software and system engineering as well as in agile development methods
* Business fluent in written and spoken German and English
* Strong methodological and coaching skills with regard to the systematic, structured development of concepts and their implementation in series products
* Ability to deal with conflict, assertiveness and strong decision-making skills
* Passion for technical innovations
* Empathy combined with the ability to inspire employees and empower teams
* Willingness to travel (approx. 20%) and intercultural competence
Part of the selection process is an assessment centre.
You can expect the following with us:
* The good feeling working for a family-owned company with a safe and solid financial basis
* Freedom to explore, innovate and realise your own ideas
* Competitive compensation with attractive perks and other benefits
* Respect and appreciation for each other - regardless of gender, nationality, disability, age and identity
* Lifelong learning with great conditions for individual further development
* Flexible working models depending on the respective workplace for a good balance of work and private life
* Highly modern working environment, infrastructure and communication technologies
* Great family and health services for your well-being
You can find more information about our benefits and Festo as an employer here .
Contact person: Caroline Duchon, +49(711)347-56698
Reference code: 12361