Product Owner Digital Field Connectivity & HMI (m/f/d)
Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
At GF, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking leader in our industry. Since 1802, we have embraced innovation and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that enhance the lives of people around the globe.
In this strategically vital role as Product Owner Digital Field Connectivity & HMI, you will define and implement connectivity standards suited to specific applications and topologies. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and implementing industrial connectivity standards for field devices, selecting suitable technologies for IIoT applications, and optimizing user experiences. As an active member of organizations such as the PI Foundation, ODVA, and OPC Foundation, you will incorporate GF-specific requirements into new standards. Familiarity with system topologies, particularly in water treatment or wet process systems, is ideal. Additionally, you will oversee the design and standardization of HMIs, including field displays and mobile apps.
Your Tasks
- Define and drive our connectivity strategy across sensor systems, valve actuators, and accessories, ensuring seamless integration and future-ready solutions.
- Set the standards — harmonize and implement cutting-edge protocols and physical standards that unify and elevate our product range.
- Stay ahead of the curve — monitor emerging trends in connectivity, from physical interfaces to evolving communication protocols, and turn insights into action.
- Create impactful materials — develop technical documentation, product guides, training resources, and sales tools that empower our global teams and customers.
- Be a voice in the industry — represent GF Piping Systems in standardization bodies and working groups to influence the development of tomorrow's standards.
- Collaborate with R&D — provide clear direction and specifications to ensure our new products are built with future-proof connectivity in mind.
- Enhance user experiences — translate technical requirements into epics and user stories that guide intuitive mobile apps and device interfaces.
Your Profile
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics, physics, or an apprenticeship as a mechatronic engineer/automation technician with further training.
- At least 5 years of experience as a product manager for process measuring technologies such as flow sensors and liquid analysis sensors.
- A pro-active nature — you thrive on taking initiative and ownership.
- Strong communication and planning skills.
- Initial experience or strong interest in UX design for mobile apps or display design is beneficial.
- A focus on customer and stakeholder needs, result-oriented thinking, teamwork, systemic thinking, and innovation will complete your profile.
- Fluency in English; basic knowledge of German and additional languages is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
Benefits
- Clear vision and purpose: "We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" — this vision guides us, along with our purpose of "becoming better every day - since 1802," which inspires us in our daily work.
- Sustainability and innovation focus: We are committed to high sustainability and innovation goals, working towards a sustainable future together.
- Excellent learning tools: We offer development opportunities for everyone, including global learning tools, trainings, and specialized courses.
- Great career opportunities: As a globally acting company, GF provides numerous opportunities for career growth, including our dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to enhance your career.
- Flexible working conditions: Whenever possible, we offer flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
- Family time: GF guarantees expectant mothers a comparable job during up to a year off and offers paid leave for both fathers and mothers.
- Very attractive pension scheme: GF provides all employees with an excellent pension plan.
- Employee Counseling: Our independent employee counseling service is available for both personal and professional concerns.
Your Contact
René Paparusso
+41 52 547 10 79
Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Switzerland
Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG, Schaffhausen
Who We Are
GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our commitment to industry-leading sustainability, innovation through digital solutions, and fostering a culture based on performance, learning, and care drives our business forward.
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