We're looking for our international Research and Development (Technology) team a
R&D Manager
Would you like to drive the energy transition forward with PFISTERER? As one of the world's leading technology companies for connection technology in the energy sector, we are looking for people who can take on new challenges with fresh thinking and commitment.
As a driver of innovation, we are supporting the global transition to renewable energies and the expansion of electricity grids.
You can look forward to a job in a company with significant future potential.
Your role
- Define, develop, and implement the technological and product roadmap for their area of expertise.
- Lead the design and development of new products, as well as the continuous improvement of existing solutions.
- Coordinate and support a technical resource, defining priorities, objectives, and development plans.
- Manage the R&D budget associated with projects and activities within the assigned product line.
- Collaborate with the international Technology Team to define development strategies and introduce new technologies.
- Lead product development projects from the conceptual stage through final validation and industrialization.
- Coordinate development and update technical documentation, construction drawings, and bills of materials.
- Use SAP to manage technical data and product information.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute product testing, validation, and qualification activities.
- Directly participate in practical laboratory activities, functional testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with the Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure the proper industrialization of developed solutions.
- Provide specialized technical support to internal functions and customers, including in international contexts.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring compliance with budget, timelines, and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and implement the technological and product roadmap for their area of expertise.
- Lead the design and development of new products, as well as the continuous improvement of existing solutions.
- Coordinate and support a technical resource, defining priorities, objectives, and development plans.
- Manage the R&D budget associated with projects and activities within the assigned product line.
- Collaborate with the international Technology Team to define development strategies and introduce new technologies.
- Lead product development projects from the conceptual stage through final validation and industrialization.
- Coordinate development and update technical documentation, construction drawings, and bills of materials.
- Use SAP to manage technical data and product information.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute product testing, validation, and qualification activities.
- Directly participate in practical laboratory activities, functional testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with the Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure the proper industrialization of developed solutions.
- Provide specialized technical support to internal functions and customers, including in international contexts.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring compliance with budget, timelines, and technical requirements.
Job Description
- Integration into a technologically advanced and innovation-oriented multinational environment.
- Direct responsibility for the technological and product roadmap for their line of expertise.
- Management of R&D budgets and coordination of a technical resource.
- Daily collaboration with international teams and participation in global projects.
- Full involvement in product development activities, from concept definition to final validation.
- Balance between design, development, testing, laboratory, and technical support activities.
- Ability to contribute concretely to the creation of new solutions and technologies for the energy sector
Your profile
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience developing new products and improving existing products.
- Experience coordinating technical resources and project activities.
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop technical documentation and construction drawings.
- Knowledge of low, medium, and/or high voltage electrical systems (MV/HV preferred).
- Good knowledge of product validation and industrialization processes.
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
Nice to Have
- Proven experience in R&D and electrical design.
- Experience managing complex technical projects.
- Experience in multinational companies or in structured and matrix environments.
- Experience defining technology roadmaps or product development plans.
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes.
- Experience managing technical or investment budgets.
- Project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Familiarity with SAP and/or ERP and PLM systems.
- Strong focus on innovation and the development of new technologies.
- Problem solving and critical thinking, with a structured approach to analyzing and resolving technical issues.
- Adaptability and flexibility in managing constantly evolving priorities and requirements.
- Availability to travel nationally and internationally for technical support, project activities, and collaboration with global teams.
Interested?
Have we convinced you? Then we look forward to receiving your application via the online application button.