Branch Manager China, Business Unit Automation (m/f/x)

Branch Manager China, Business Unit Automation (m/f/x) Launch Your Career with the Global Leader in Materials Testing – Join ZwickRoell! Are you ready to shape the future of automated materials testing? At ZwickRoell, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place where innovation meets tradition. As an agile, family-owned company, we provide a flexible and forward-thinking work environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. We are the global market leader in materials testing systems, trusted by top manufacturers across all industries worldwide. With over 1,800 dedicated employees and an annual turnover of €310 million, we push materials and components to their limits, delivering and guaranteeing reliable results that drive our customers’ progress. Your management trainee program starts in Ulm, Germany, the hometown of Albert Einstein, where cutting-edge technology and innovation meet a collaborative spirit. Discover a career that challenges you, inspires you, and grows with you. Your ideas matter. As part of our international team, your creativity and insight directly influence the design of cutting-edge testing solutions. Beyond our wide range of proven applications in materials and component testing, we collaborate closely with leading customers to understand their needs and processes in the complete value chain for testing, resulting in innovative solutions for smart and fully automated testing laboratories. By working at the forefront of innovation, you stay proactive and connected to the latest trends and advancements, making every project both exciting and intellectually rewarding, always a few steps ahead of our competition. If you are passionate about pushing boundaries in business development and bringing ideas for product designs to market, our state-of-the-art and scalable automation solutions will enable you to thrive in our dynamic environment. Bring your ideas to life. Make a real impact. Be part of our automation strategy. Your Chance: You will be strategically and regularly trained as well as positioned for an agile and impactful management role, starting at our Global Corporate Headquarters and Automation Division in Ulm, Germany. Over the course of a comprehensive 6-months onboarding program, you will gain in-depth expertise in our automated materials testing portfolio and advanced automation technologies. You will be responsible for the positioning, development and production of innovative automation solutions for our focus region in China, as well as contribute to the success of our Chinese plant. You will also cooperate, communicate and proactively interact with our regional sales partners. Being successful, your impact will be widened to Asia and internationally. You start your future workplace in China at one of our actual legal entities, preferably in Shanghai, Taicang or Guangzhou. However, your working conditions are flexible and driven by the customer & supplier needs. Your focus will be to provide our customers with the best consulting and best fitting automation solutions for their todays and future needs. Your Profile: University Degree (Master/Bachelor) in Engineering, e.g. robotics & automation, mechatronics, mechanical, electrical/electronics. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, e.g. in the field of industrial automation, robotics engineering, control systems development, product marketing or business development in tech or engineering sectors in an international environment, preferable China/Asia. Business-level proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin and English; proficiency in German is considered an asset. Strong communication competence as well as cultural competence in Chinese business practices, enabling effective stakeholder engagement and market positioning. What Drives You? Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you thrive where innovation meets responsibility and premium consulting and solutions lead the way? Join us in reaching Zwick Roell’s next milestone in China. At ZwickRoell, we value performance, agility, and excellence. As a leading family-owned company and so-called \“hidden champion”, we set high standards and empower our people to exceed them. You\’ll find the perfect fit here if you\’re passionate about delivering results and driving growth. Innovative. Open. Passionate. Choosing ZwickRoell means more than just a job; it means real value. From transparent, performance-based compensation during onboarding to comprehensive benefits and a secure, future-ready workplace, we invest in your success from day one. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application – quickly and conveniently via our online career portal. ZwickRoell GmbH & Co. KG, August-Nagel-Str. 11, D-89079 Ulm