Traction System Team Leader (f/m/d) 80-100%

The Traction System Team Leader (f/m/d) role is based in Zürich and involves leading a team of eight traction system engineers. The company focuses on developing next-generation traction systems for railway vehicles, emphasizing performance, innovation, and sustainability. This role is pivotal in driving these advancements and ensuring the team's success. The main day-to-day responsibilities include managing team members and onboarding new talent, planning and assigning resources for projects, and leading the People Management Cycle (PMC). This involves development planning, objective setting, and performance assessments. The role also requires promoting and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, providing technical and process expertise, and developing team members' technical and leadership skills. Additionally, the leader ensures the application and improvement of standard processes, methodologies, and tools. To qualify for this position, candidates must have an engineer degree in Electrical (HF, FH or higher). Three to five years of experience in the traction systems domain is required, along with at least three years of experience in team and project management. Fluency in German and English (reading, writing, and technical discussions) is essential. Leadership training (CAS or equivalent) is a plus. Nice-to-have skills include strong stakeholder and communication skills, the ability to lead and motivate technical teams, a structured and solution-oriented mindset, and experience managing priorities and conflicts. The role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. The company values diversity and inclusivity, providing a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes performance and potential. What the role asks for: - Engineer degree in Electrical (HF, FH or higher) - 3 to 5 years of experience in the traction systems domain - 3 years of experience in team and project management - Fluency in German and English (reading, writing, and technical discussions) - Leadership training (CAS or equivalent) is a plus - Strong stakeholder and communication skills - Ability to lead and motivate technical teams - Structured, solution-oriented mindset - Experience managing priorities and conflicts