PRODUCT MANAGER-MOTION CONTROL

Strategic Product Leadership in High-Performance Motion Control

Join a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance motion control components and high-end mechatronic motion systems. Based in Môtiers and 100% dedicated to direct drive solutions, the company is currently expanding its diverse skills to support its exciting international activity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant growth within an open and dynamic midsize employer.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of Product Management within the Business Development Department, you will serve as the strategic owner of one or several motion control product lines. Your primary objective is to drive product innovation and ensure market success while acting as a key link between engineering, sales, and customers. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining leadership in the high-precision motion control industry.

• Define and execute product strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, including ideation, development, launch, continuous improvement, and potential obsolescence
• Conduct market analysis and gather customer insights to identify growth opportunities
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps and technical requirement documents
• Ensure product feasibility and market fit through close collaboration with R&D and vertical sales
• Manage resource allocation, prepare consistent budget requests, and deliver committed ROIs
• Own product quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactively plan and coordinate key product and market activities, such as lifecycle transitions, marketing campaigns, and business development efforts
• Prepare and support product launches, including internal training and promotional materials
• Act as the primary contact for international affiliates regarding all product-related topics
• Ensure that market and product needs are well understood across departments
• Protect product market shares and profitability throughout the lifecycle phases
• Leverage validated business models to maximize product and business development success
• Utilize deep market, product, and process knowledge to elevate business performance

Required Profile

Candidates should be self-driven professionals who work independently towards objectives, anticipate changes and business needs with agility, and demonstrate recognized cross-functional leadership by setting high quality standards across teams.

• Master’s degree in engineering or a scientific field
• 10+ years in an industrial and technical B2B environment, ideally in Mechatronics or Control engineering
• 5+ years as a Product Manager, or 10+ years as a Technical Sales Engineer, or alternatively 10+ years as an R&D engineer developing machines with strong business development acumen, or 5+ years as an Application Engineer for complex machines with a deep understanding of customer relationships
• Background in high-tech industries such as semiconductors, photonics, robotics, automation, machine tools, medical, vision, or similar sectors
• Skilled in Product Lifecycle Management, project and risk management, and business model development
• Strong communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, along with leadership and organizational capabilities
• Forward-thinking with a strategic approach to decision-making
• Professional level spoken English required; French is a plus
• Self-motivated, curious, proactive, and collaborative mindset

What We Offer

• A challenging position in an open and dynamic midsize employer within an international environment
• Competitive compensation and great working conditions in a modern and innovative high-tech company
• A long-term commitment and the opportunity to develop a rewarding career