Director System Architecture and Standards*

Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow? Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work.

Wiesbaden, Germany or
Männedorf, Switzerland

In this strategic leadership role, you will define and evolve end-to-end architecture, ensuring alignment across hardware, software, electronics, and consumables to enable scalable, modular, and reusable technology platforms. You will own our platform modularization strategy and provide system-level technical governance, driving innovation, efficiency, and regulatory robustness across product lines. Additionally, you will oversee DevOps infrastructure and tools, ensuring standardized and efficient CI/CD pipelines and system development practices.

• Define and lead the end-to-end system architecture across our platforms (mechanics, electronics, software, consumables)
• Define our platform modularization strategy and long-term architectural roadmaps
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, interface contracts, and design rules
• Act as Design Authority, chair architecture boards, and ensure cross-project architectural integrity
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485) and support risk control
• Drive architectural trade-offs and technical decisions across disciplines
• Continuously improve architectural methods, tools, and practices, drive efficiency through internal R&D tooling
• Support project success through technical governance, planning, and KPI tracking
• Oversee the DevOps team managing CI/CD pipelines, SOUP integration, and reusable internal modules
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Quality to align technology and architecture with business goals
• Represent Tecan in technical consortia and standardization bodies

We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

• Technical degree (Master or equivalent) in Engineering, ideally in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or related fields
• Continuous education in systems architecture, systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE certification)
• At least 10 years of experience in R&D, with 3+ years in a senior system architecture role; experience in platform development
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills (German is a plus)
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Tecan sites or to attend external technical forums is required

• The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow
• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The chance to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Read about our recent certification from Great Place to Work.

We’re looking forward to receiving your application online.
Please submit your CV or resume (w/o picture and w/o cover letter, reference letters and diplomas are optional).

Only applications that fully meet our requirements will be considered.

For questions, please contact Lena Weyers: lena.weyers@tecan.com.

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*We welcome applications from people of all genders.