Haute Ecole Arc
Saint-Imier et Neuchâtel
Full Professor HES (100%) responsible for the Competence Group Machine and Product Design
- 18 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Saint-Imier et Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join HE Arc Ingénierie as a leader in machine design and product development. This role offers a collaborative environment and growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Oversee R&D team and ensure skill development in engineering.
- Drive innovation projects with industry and academic partners.
- Teach and mentor in Industrial Design Engineering programs.
Skills
- Master's degree in engineering with mechanical focus required.
- Experience in machine design and co-design methodologies.
- Strong project management and team coordination skills.
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About the job
Your mission
You will be responsible for the Machine and Product Design group within HE Arc Engineering, while actively contributing to partnership, scientific and educational development. The position involves leading research and innovation activities directly linked to the needs of the industrial fabric of the Jura Arc, supporting teaching, and participating in the institution's influence at regional and national levels.
Your duties
The selected person will supervise, manage and unite the resources of an R&D competence group, ensuring the sustainability and evolution of skills in the themes related to their group and around a coherent strategic vision. They will also ensure prospecting, acquisition and monitoring of innovation projects as well as R&D mandates, in direct interaction with our industrial and academic partners. The role includes rigorous budget management; the results and activities carried out are promoted both scientifically and to the general public, notably through networking actions within the regional industrial ecosystem. The position also includes teaching activities in our Industrial Design Engineering and Microtechnology programmes, as well as supervising other related courses, notably the MSE Master. Close collaboration with other competence groups at HE Arc and other academic institutions is expected.
Your profile
The position requires a higher education degree in engineering sciences, preferably in mechanical engineering, with proven experience in the design and/or eco-design of production machines (machining, assembly, additive, etc.) and mastery of various technologies and processes (milling, turning, laser, additive, etc.). Skills in the design of consumer technical products are a plus. At least five years of professional experience in an industrial environment are expected, as well as proven team management skills. A Master’s degree or equivalent diploma is required, while additional training in management is an asset. The role demands a proven ability to coordinate and unite multidisciplinary teams, to lead R&D projects and to master the setup of such projects as well as the search for funding. An analytical, creative and rigorous approach is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and a strong aptitude for collaborative work. Fluency in French and English is required, while knowledge of German is an additional advantage.
Place of work: Saint-Imier and Neuchâtel
Application deadline: 25 October 2026
Start date: 1 April 2027 or to be agreed
HE-Arc guarantees a fair recruitment process. Further information can be obtained from Prof. Nabil Ouerhani, Deputy Director R&D (032 930 22 08 or nabil.ouerhani@he-arc.ch). Please send your application file to Nicolas Romy, HR contact, at ing.rh@he-arc.ch, indicating the job title and reference PO-IDE27.
