Current Opportunities

AUDIO FOR THE NETWORKING AGE

Merging Technologies SA is a Swiss manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in developing groundbreaking, professional Audio and Video products for a wide range of entertainment and media industries. With a dedicated user base in the elite end of the music, film, television, mastering and performances industries, Merging is committed to developing product ranges with unrivalled quality and flexibility, no matter what the application. Merging builds tools for people who want more from their systems, have an inherent need to push boundaries, and believe that quality always comes first. Merging is part of Georg Neumann GmbH, which is part of the Sennheiser Group.

Our team in Puidoux / Lake Geneva is at the heart of our operations, developing cutting-edge products that inspire not only professionals but also the growing community of semi-professionals, including podcasters and home studio producers.

Sounds good? Join us as:

Location Lead and Technical Project Manager Audio Products

Your missions are on one hand the disciplinary site management and team coordination and on the other hand to build and fulfil a reliable project schedule with your project team based on the Sennheiser gate stage process and report regularly the progress to the management.

Key responsibilities

  • Site Management: Oversee all aspects of site operations, including budget planning and forecasting to ensure financial success.
  • Team Leadership: Guide and develop our Research & Development team, fostering a culture of collaboration within our matrix structure.
  • Capacity Planning: Strategically manage team capacities and personnel development, aligning with both departmental and company objectives.
  • Project Involvement: Contribute to the product and technology roadmap, assessing project feasibility and resource requirements.
  • Project Management: Analyze goals and manage projects focused on professional audio technology, particularly audio interfaces.
  • Technical Oversight: Review design proposals and project milestones, ensuring alignment with technical, scheduling, and budgetary objectives.
  • Proactive Problem Solving: Identify deviations from project plans early and implement effective countermeasures.
  • Resource Coordination: Schedule and plan both internal and external project staff in collaboration with development management.
  • Communication: Maintain continuous dialogue with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and guidance to project team members.
  • Cost Management: Encourage cost-effective practices and identify opportunities for improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Full Lifecycle Participation: Engage in the entire product development process, from concept to customer delivery.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the development department at Neumann/Sennheiser KG.
  • Networking: Attend trade fairs to expand your professional network and connect with external service providers.

Your personality

  • You are passionate about leadership and high-quality sound.
  • You thrive on tackling technical challenges and possess exceptional problem-solving skills, breaking down complex issues into manageable components.
  • You foster a cooperative mindset and contribute positively to team spirit.
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments and value both independent work and collaboration.

Your profile

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Electronics, with additional training in business administration and extensive knowledge of acoustics, construction, or software development.
  • Proven leadership experience in operations management within complex international or matrix environments.
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex agile projects in professional audio technology, preferably focusing on interfaces and software.
  • Strong knowledge of product development, qualification, manufacturing, and software development methodologies.
  • High level of commitment, independent action, and methodological confidence.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Proficient in agile project management methods and product certification knowledge.
  • Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken, for effective technical and organizational coordination.

Your benefits

  • Diverse Environment: Engage in a wide range of tasks and exciting projects within our international family business.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with high-end technologies that set audio standards.
  • Collaborative Team: Join a passionate team of specialists with innovative and exciting ideas.
  • Dynamic Role: Experience varied and challenging work with significant personal responsibility in a small, well-connected team within the Sennheiser Group.

Concert, lecture, music streaming, film, meeting, sound recording in the studio - the audio world is colorful and diverse. And so are we at Sennheiser! We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, orientation, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability and age.

About the job

This position will lead our R&D hub in Puidoux, Switzerland, and report directly to the Head of R&D at Neumann in Berlin. This is an on-site position with some flexibility for remote work.

The Future of Audio – become a part of it!

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of audio technology!
jobs@merging.com.

Merging Technologies S.A.