Team Leader Global Product Support GIS 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
The opportunity
In the R&D department for Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS), we are looking for a R&D Mechanical Engineer (80-100%) as a team leader for Global Product Support.
We offer you a job in a project-oriented, dynamic, and agile environment with ambitious goals in a modern R&D department. You will gain insight into the interrelationship of technology, product development, product testing and product production of high voltage switchgears, in which we offer you active participation in our core activities. You will work and be integrated in a team of experts in the field of high voltage design, having the possibility to extend, deepen and further develop the knowledge in electrical and mechanical design.
How you'll make an impact
- Leading a team of specialists and coordinating global collaboration
- Elaboration of innovative product support following standards, design rules, guidelines, and internal processes
- Collaborate with globally distributed partners, e.g., product Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Lines and R&D centers
- Having good sense for processes and for continuous improvements to products and data management
- Execute technical product documentation by means of reports and instruction
Your background
- You hold a Mechanical Engineering degree
- Knowledge of high-voltage technology and gas-insulated switchgear
- Experience and interest to work with 3D CAD design, ERP and PLM software and tools
- Project management and good communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Hands-on, creative, independent, and solution-oriented professional
- Knowledge regarding quality, reliability and/or manufacturing/ assembly is a plus
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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