Team Leader High Voltage Laboratory; m​/f​/d

For our client, an internationally leading technology company in the field of high-voltage engineering, located in Zürich‑Altstetten, we are looking for a committed and experienced personality as:

• Lead and develop the laboratory team (approx. 15 FTE), including resource planning and team growth
• Act as the main point of contact for high-voltage testing at the Zürich‑Altstetten site
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (IEC / IEEE)
• Analyze and implement efficient production and business processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Ensure high output through reliable high-voltage testing procedures (AC, DC, impulse, partial discharge)
• Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices within the continuous improvement process (CIP)
• Collaborate closely with planning, quality assurance, logistics, and other production departments as well as key stakeholders
• Take responsibility for work and maintenance instructions and ensure adherence to relevant standards (ISO, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to the Operations Manager
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines in your role as People Manager

• Completed technical apprenticeship combined with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Several years of experience in a comparable leadership role (e.g., high-voltage testing, insulation technology, power engineering)
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, generators, and automation technologies
• Experience with Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methodologies
• Proven track record in leading and motivating cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach and high safety awareness
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Fluent in German and English

• Responsible leadership role within a globally leading technology company
• Innovative and dynamic work environment in the energy sector
• Opportunity to actively shape and improve processes and structures
• Attractive employment conditions and career development opportunities
• Collaborative team and modern infrastructure in Zürich