Director of Technology, Development & Innovation (m/f/d)

Workload: 100%
Work Location: Chemspeed in Füllinsdorf
Department: Operations
Start Date: Immediately or by agreement

The Director Technology, Development & Innovation (m/f/d) is responsible for shaping and driving the company’s long‑term technology strategy and leading all innovation, development, and architectural initiatives across the Automation Division. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams (spanning software, hardware, systems, robotics, and automation) to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, future‑ready technological solutions aligned with business priorities.

• Define and execute the company’s technology, development, and innovation strategy in alignment with business priorities
• Lead and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams (software, hardware, systems), fostering strong collaboration and high‑quality delivery
• Oversee product and platform architecture, including AI/ML, digital twins, and workflow automation.
• Identify, evaluate, and drive adoption of emerging technologies; lead innovation initiatives and feasibility studies.
• Maintain and communicate a transparent technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business functions
• Manage strategic technology partnerships and oversee key integration and collaboration projects.
• Support IP strategy, including patent processes, documentation, and protection of technical advancements
• Oversee R&D budgeting, resource allocation, and tracking of technology investments.
• Provide expert support on customer escalations, pre-sales technical consultations, and technical communications.
• Report progress, risks, technology milestones, and innovation outcomes to the CEO and the leadership team

Required Education & Professional Background  

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Automation, or a related technical field.
• 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in technology development, automation, systems engineering, or multidisciplinary product development.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience, ideally in a high‑tech, R&D, or innovation‑driven environment.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Systems engineering & system architecture expertise (Expert level).
• Deep experience with multidisciplinary product development, including software, hardware, robotics, and complex automation systems (Expert).
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML, digital twins, and autonomous workflows (Advanced/Expert).
• Experience in innovation management and technology scouting (Advanced).
• Solid understanding of IP strategy, patent processes, and technical documentation (Advanced).
• Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and PLM systems (Advanced).
• English language (min. C1 level) and German (min. B2 level)

Soft Skills

• Strong conflict‑management capabilities.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• High adaptability and openness to change.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills across functions and levels.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Solution‑oriented working style with a collaborative team mindset.

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in specialty diagnostics, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. 

For more information, please visit www.bruker.com.

Since March 2024, Chemspeed Technologies AG is part of Bruker Corporation and closely collaborates with Bruker BioSpin. Their mission is to enable the innovation and sustainability of tomorrow through automation, digitalization and gamification of research and development. The technology is used in a wide variety of chemical research fields and quality controls. Our solutions accelerate research and developments of the future, such as novel medicines or materials used in batteries, photovoltaics and cosmetics, among others.

Please note that we only accept online applications. Attachments such as a cover letter, CV, and certificates must not exceed 5 MB per file.

For recruitment agencies: Applications submitted by agencies will not be considered for this position at this time.