R&D Project Manager – Advanced Technology (80-100%) (m/f/d)

At Accelleron, we go further. Building on the heritage of more than 100 years as ABB Turbocharging, you will join a team of true experts in an exciting international environment that share a commitment to excel, to be a trusted partner in supporting our customers in the gradual change towards sustainable industries with innovative technology, expertise and smart solutions. We are driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions as we welcome and celebrate individual differences.

In this position you will contribute significantly to successful results in the development of next generation turbomachinerytechnologies and products, focusing on extending the portfolio of technologies and products inside and beyond Accelleron core business. Reporting to the Design & Engineering Lead, and as part of the Advanced Technology Development Department, you will utilize your broad technical knowledge and strong acumen for project management to plan, manage and execute research and development (R&D) activities, in close collaboration with our Business Development team. This role is based in Baden, Switzerland. 

Your responsibilities:

• Manage the project team (including external engineering partners and contractors), define with stakeholders the scope of work, cost, budget, resources required, time schedule and detailed work allocation 

• Identify early the main project risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures 

• Understand end customer value, translate requirements and demands coming from customers and identified industry trends in cost-effective product opportunities 

• Ensure continuous buildup of knowledge in the organization and readily derive inputs for technology outlook by continuously capturing lessons learned from projects 

• Lead R&D advanced technology projects in the field of turbomachinery and high-power systems

• Tackle technical and costtrade-offs at system level while considering the entireapplication life cycle 

• Manages relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, other R&D teams in Technology and external relevant parties 

• Interact with Business Development Team and our Business Division to ensure our competitive market approach 

• Anticipate and analyze market trends from an R&D innovation perspective and transform them into profitable business cases or into concrete projects 

Your background:

• Strong project management (both agile and waterfall) and communication skills; sound approach to decision making under uncertainty and risk; willingness to challenge and get challenged, both internally and externally

• Resilient mindset, able to adapt to changes and ready to transform failures into growth opportunities

• Solid and broad knowledge of turbomachinery andsystem thermodynamics  

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably a master’s degree (or similar), combined with at least 5 years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering 

• Analytical skills, ability to understand complex situations and to use lateral thinking to generate innovative solutions 

• Strong interestcomplemented by hands-on experience in at least one of the following fields: electric machines, thermal management,digital technologies (sensors, monitoring, diagnostic, etc.), design and manufacturing technologies

• Willingness to work in a team-oriented, dynamic working environment

• Independent, self-organized and dedicated approach to work

• Fluency in English required. German an asset, French is also an advantage

Your benefits:

• Canteen

• Childcare

• Modern office, smart working

• Flexible working model

• Attractive holiday plan

• Remote work policy

• Employee assistance program

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron-industries.com.

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