Lead subassembly development for direct fastening tools. turn ideas into optimized designs ready for production and keep us ahead of the competition.
As part of a multi-disciplinary development team, you are the leading force behind one or more subassemblies of a direct fastening tool. Here you will develop innovative ideas and drive their optimization until serial production readiness and you will contribute to further differentiate our tools from competition.
What You'll do
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, production specialists, purchasers, and marketing peers.
Capture customer requirements and design innovative concepts, validating their value proposition firsthand.
Optimize subassemblies for functionality, manufacturability, robustness, and cost in partnership with simulation, production, and testing experts.
Drive new ideas independently, working with students, universities, and external engineering partners to bring promising concepts to life.
What You’ll Bring
Hold a Master’s, PhD, or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Demonstrate a proven track record in product development.
Work proactively with a results-driven mindset and high learning agility.
Collaborate confidently as a team player, contributing effectively in team and management discussions.
Drive innovation with a hands-on approach and strong stakeholder management skills.
Communicate fluently in English; German proficiency is an asset.
What’s In It for You
Make your move to Hilti HQ and transform your career. Join 3,000+ colleagues from 70+ nationalities in the heart of the Alps, where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland meet. Enjoy an active community, diversity initiatives, volunteering opportunities, and benefits like e-bikes, on-site gym, dining, learning programs, childcare, and relocation support.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
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 environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! <span style="">For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Eric Schulte Suedhoff, (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-schulte-suedhoff-14414b221/">LinkedIn</a>), Head of Light Duty Systems or Hansa Stein, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at hansa.stein@hilti.com
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*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
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Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
