Head of Test Lab

Location

Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Permanent

• Lead a globally distributed lab verification team structured by different product lines, scientific verification methods and software/data.
• Define and implement the lab’s strategic roadmap in collaboration with the engineering leadership team.
• Lead and support initiatives such as lab digitalization, growth of the infrastructure, evaluation of new measurement technology and component testing programs.
• Global lab performance controlling & reporting based on the defined KPIs.
• Ensure test standards, safety protocols, and software tools are harmonized globally.
• Maintain high-quality testing capabilities for new product introductions, supplier qualifications, and customer‑specific validations.
• Act as a key interface between engineering, product management, and field application engineering (FAE) for test‑related topics.
• Lead training and development programs to scale lab competencies globally.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an international environment leading a technical team.
• Experience in vacuum and sensing technology, system engineering is preferred.
• Know‑how in the state‑of‑the‑art field programming and data science (e.g. PLC & Python).
• Proven skills in developing and implementing new agile processes into a high‑tech environment.
• Strong English and German language capabilities.
• Work experience in semiconductor or science environment is beneficial.
• Global travel (5-10%) is required.

This role offers flexible hybrid working options and encourages personal development aligned with individual strengths and career aspirations.