Machine Development Project Manager

Ecorobotix SA, a scale-up based at Y-Parc in Yverdon, Switzerland, creates innovative robotic solutions that reduce the negative ecological impact of modern agriculture. Our very high-precision targeted spraying technology, based on artificial intelligence, significantly reduces the amount of chemicals used in crop fields, while keeping costs competitive. This technology is deployed on our tractor-drawn ARA machine. By joining our talented and dynamic team, you will contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture, in an innovative scale-up at the cutting edge of technology.

Your missions: 

• Manage projects for the development of our robotics agricultural machines containing mechanical, hydraulics, fluidics, electro-mechanical, electrical and computer/control/sensors components.
• Together with the CTO and the product managers, define the project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Specify, plan, and implement our product development project from concept, qualification, industrialization and production launch.
• Define required resources for tasks and manage budgets
• Create schedules and project timelines, track deliverables
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
• Identify project risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with external entities (sub-contractors, fabrication and assembly partners) with travels in Europe and outside Europe from time to time.
• Collaborate closely with various teams while reporting directly to the CTO

Your profile: 

• Master degree in micro engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering.
• At least five years of proven experience as a project manager in a product development environment for large machine design containing mechanical, hydraulics, fluidics electro-mechanical and electrical components, such as industry machinery, agriculture or industrial vehicles, electrical vehicles, etc.
• A project management qualification (PMI, PMP) or equivalent
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
• Comfortable with Agile/SCRUM methods
• Fluent in technical english (oral and written B2/C1)

You have:

• A strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to converse with a broad spectrum of personalities
• The ability to adapt to a fast-moving environment

Our benefits :

• Stimulating working conditions (flexibility, working environment, training, etc.)
• 5 weeks of holidays
• Advantageous pension fund plan
• Participation in public transport costs

Starting date: As soon as possible

Contract type: Full time

Ecorobotix is an equal opportunity employer.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how you can contribute to the success of Ecorobotix.