Group Lead Mechatronics Research (m/f/d)

Group Lead – Mechatronics Research (m/f/d)

Shape the future of mechatronics—lead innovation that powers the next generation of smart tools.

Lead the team shaping the future of mechatronics in construction, turning bold ideas into breakthrough technologies. Drive innovation across two locations while building a high‑performing team that brings the next generation of smart power tools to life.

What You’ll Do

• Develop proof‑of‑concepts for new products and services using expertise in mechatronics, sensing, control, algorithms, actuators, and machine learning for power tools.
• Lead a distributed team across Kaufering (Germany) and Schaan (Liechtenstein), with responsibility for building and expanding the Kaufering team.
• Identify innovation opportunities and define, craft, and implement a mid‑to‑long‑term technology roadmap.
• Manage distributed R&D teams, including setting budgets, timelines, and operational targets.
• Collaborate and align effectively with various business units across the organization.
• Build and maintain a strong external network with academia and industry to support research collaborations.
• Recruit top talent and coach team members to foster their growth and development within the organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Masters in mechatronics, electrical engineering, or equivalent; PhD is an advantage.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in product development and/or engineering research in industry/academia.
• Collaborative mindset, emotional intelligence, capable of coaching, motivating and leading by example.
• Direct line‑management experience is preferred.
• Technical expertise in at least one area: mechatronics solutions, tools design and prototyping, control systems, state estimation, electronics, machine learning.
• Comfortable with nurturing new connections, as well as stakeholder management in a matrix organization.
• Good business acumen and strategic mindset.
• Experience in design and development of power tools is advantageous.
• Excellent project management skills. Familiarity with modern project governance frameworks & tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in spoken and written English; German is a plus.

What’s In It for You

We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we’ll support you in shaping your individual career path.

In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized benefits, such as

• Internal mentoring program
• In‑house fitness area with training courses
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mobile working (up to 50 % of the monthly working hours)
• Sabbatical
• DB JobTicket
• Subsidised company bike
• Subsidised monthly and annual public transport subscriptions
• Asset‑creating benefit
• Company pension scheme (employer‑financed)
• Subsidy for childcare
• Summer holiday care for children
• Two impactful days to make a difference in the environment and society

Further Benefits

• Support in relocating and finding a flat
• Tax advice

Our Mission

The Hilti Group is “Making Construction Better,” based on a passionate and inclusive team, an employee‑ and performance‑oriented corporate culture.

Why Hilti

Hilti harnesses innovation to improve productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. It’s where solutions are born based on strong customer relationships, making it possible to build a better future. With 34 000 people across 120 different locations worldwide, Hilti offers the opportunity to explore possibilities, unleash potential, take responsibility for personal development and build a career for the long term.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an inclusive environment for everyone, everywhere.

Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We welcome applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.

Contact

Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Miriam Fries – Human Resources

Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology | Industry: Construction.

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