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Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for processing natural and man-made fibers into short-staple and
long-staple yarn, as well as for the production of filament yarns, man-made fibers and nonwovens. With its
comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fiber to yarn, and from polymer
melt to texturized filament, synthetic staple fibers and nonwoven. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the
company designs and engineers complex spinning plants, machines, systems, and components that enable an efficient and
economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies ensure minimal resource consumption, making a significant
contribution to sustainability across the global textile value chain. Rieter has a history spanning more than 230
years, operates 17 production sites in nine countries, and employs around 4 220 people worldwide, approximately 15.4%
of them in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN.You have power, are
versatile, service- and goal-oriented? You like to work in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to reach
your goals? Then you fit perfectly within our team and can strengthen our business as
Head Competence Center Electrics and Electronics (w/m/d)
Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Define and drive the long-term vision, roadmap, and strategic direction for the complete portfolio of electric,
electronics, sensors, motors, and drives in the Rieter products.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the R&D in at least one of the main domains (E/E).
- Lead the creation and maintenance of the global project funnel, covering solution concepts, standardization
initiatives, and design guidelines.
- Identify, appoint, and manage the Competence Center domain experts globally.
- Facilitate regular alignment meetings to support innovation, collaboration, and problem resolution.
- Lead the Competence Center engineers in Winterthur, including disciplinary leadership, yearly performance reviews,
and regular alignment sessions.
- Encourage competency development and ensure high technical performance across teams.
- Ensure compliance with defined design guidelines, standard components, and standardized processes within the running
development projects.
- Collaborate with category managers to support supplier strategies, standardization, and technology harmonization.
- Ensure robustness and reliability (FMEA, root cause analysis, lessons learned, field feedback loop).
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in drive systems, electronics, electric or sensor technologies for industrial applications
- Experience with standardization, global project management, and supplier ecosystem management
- Leadership track record (direct leadership and matrix/remote leadership), ideally in an international setup
- Strong communication, decision-making, and cross-functional alignment skills
- Fluent in English and German
Our Offer
- an international working environment with long tradition
- versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
- good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Job ID: 2602161337twBusiness: Machines & SystemsCountry: SwitzerlandCompany: RieterFunctional Area: R&D,
EngineeringEntry Level: ProfessionalsContract type: UnlimitedLocation: Winterthur Rahel Känzig
Rieter AG
Klosterstrasse 20
8406 Winterthur
+41 522 087351
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