Technology Development Manager MAP (f/m/d)

Technology Development Manager (f/m/d)

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

What We're Looking For 

• 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

What We Offer

• 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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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.

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.