Technology Development Manager MAP (f/m/d)

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Datwyler has developed disruptive elastomer-based sensor and actuator technologies which have potential to greatly expand current product reach. A dedicated team is in place focusing on the industrialization and commercialization of the technologies across industries and markets. To enhance this talented team, we are looking for an engineer with a hands-on, innovative and team-oriented mindset.

As Technology Development Manager, you drive new technologies from initial concept through laboratory validation, ensuring alignment with real customer needs, industrialization requirements, and manufacturing realities. In this role, we expect you to bring experience in sensing and actuation technologies across a range of markets

Key responsibilities

• Drive our sensor technology from lab prototype to robust, reliable performance
• Define and track critical technical milestones (e.g., sensitivity consistency, temperature stability, long-term drift)
• Coordinate testing protocols to validate technology readiness and minimum viable product criteria
• Collaborate closely with early-adopter customers to understand requirements and conduct proof-of-concept testing
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) planning and scalability assessments
• Identify potential production challenges related to sourcing, process repeatability, yield, cost, and quality control
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and potential customers

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Robotics, Electromechanical systems or similar in combination with good software application skills and prototyping background
• Deep technical understanding combined with a customer-focused mindset
• Self-driven, hands-on and result-oriented character with good communication skills and passion for innovation and technology
• Fluency in English required and in German strongly desired

• Work on cutting-edge technologies, on the productization of two new-to-the-world technologies that are reshaping various industries
• Be part of an agile, interdisciplinary venture team within a globally recognized company
• Enjoy the freedom to experiment, prototype and innovate in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with a network of visionary researchers, engineers and industry partners

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Julia Mathis (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team are looking forward to get to know you and are available for further questions by email (julia.mathis@datwyler.com) or by phone (+41 41 875 12 83).

Datwyler is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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