Teamleader Design Engineering - Generator Circuit Breaker 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
The opportunity
Join our Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) team and contribute to products that shape the reliability and performance of power generation worldwide. In this role, you will lead and support a motivated team of CAD Designers while collaborating closely with experienced engineers, project leads suppliers, and the in Oerlikon located factory across the entire product lifecycle-from early design concepts to continuous improvement initiatives.
You will have the chance to make a real impact by driving high quality design practices, fostering unified working methods, and championing process and documentation excellence. Through a structured introduction program, you will gain the independence and confidence needed to steer your team effectively, while benefiting from targeted training and development opportunities that support your professional growth.
How you'll make an impact
- Coach and lead a team of CAD Designers, ensuring high quality creation, modification, and maintenance of engineering data for generator circuit-breaker systems and components (team size approx. 10 FTE)
- Develop/enhance/maintain master data of all GCB products with 3D-models, drawings and bill of materials in CAD/PLM systems
- Implement special designs, cost-saving projects and drive product quality improvements
- Initiate and establish design-process improvements
- Ensure efficient collaboration with other engineering functions, project leads and further stakeholders
- Contribute to apprentice supervision and training together with the apprentice advisors of the team
Your background
- Solid technical foundation as senior designer or equivalent engineering background
- Proven experience and confident handling of CAD tools (preferably Creo)
- Strong working knowledge of PLM systems (preferably PTC Windchill), roles, object management, and release processes
- Experience in a team leading function or as a project manager of a project team
- Distinct self-organization skills, as well as precise, independent working style
- Ability to structure work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple design topics simultaneously with high quality and reliability
- Mindset oriented toward process improvement, document quality, and establishing structured working methods
- Fluent in German and English
More about us
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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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