Operational Director - EPFL Hydraulic Machinery Platform EPFL — EPFL
CHF 83'500 - 126'500
EPFL · Lausanne (VD)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 62 days ago
SalaryCHF 83'500 - 126'500
Role overview
Mission
The EPFL Hydraulic Machinery Platform (PTMH ptmh.epfl.ch ) is a centre of scientific excellence in research and development of hydraulic machines, specializing in performance validation, hydrodynamics and cavitation leveraging advanced measurement techniques and state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure.
We are seeking an Operational Director who, under the guidance of the academic leadership, will lead and oversee the operations of PTMH’s experimental infrastructure.
- Mission
- The EPFL Hydraulic Machinery Platform (PTMH ptmh.epfl.ch ) is a centre of scientific excellence in research and development of hydraulic machines, specializing in performance validation, hydrodynamics and cavitation leveraging advanced measurement techniques and state-of-the-art experimental infrastructure.
Application process
- Excellent working conditions. Informations Starting date : August 1st, 2026 Activity rate : 40% Contract type : CDI Reference : 2215 How to apply
Contacts
- If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr Elena Vagnoni ([email protected]).
Company and context
- Solid organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously Fluency in French and English What we offer
- A dynamic working environment within a multidisciplinary institution of international renown. A position with a high level of autonomy.
- Interested applicants should upload the following documents: CV
- 1-page Cover letter Relevant work certificates
- Screening will start immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Additional details
- Holding responsibility for the operational management of service contracts, the Operational Director leads an engineering team of 8 staff members, ensures operational excellence and customer satisfaction, and implements strategic direction and service innovation by aligning work practices with institutional priorities. Line management of the engineering team
- Oversight of platform finances: budget monitoring, payment verification, resource follow-up and financial reporting Invoicing and financial follow-up
- Coordination of building needs and infrastructure requests
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously Fluency in French and English
- A dynamic working environment within a multidisciplinary institution of international renown. A position with a high level of autonomy.
- Excellent working conditions. Starting date : August 1st, 2026
- Interested applicants should upload the following documents:
- 1-page Cover letter Relevant work certificates
Notes and original content
- Holding responsibility for the operational management of service contracts, the Operational Director leads an engineering team of 8 staff members, ensures operational excellence and customer satisfaction, and implements strategic direction and service innovation by aligning work practices with institutional priorities.
- Main Duties
- Line management of the engineering team
- Oversight of platform finances: budget monitoring, payment verification, resource follow-up and financial reporting
- Invoicing and financial follow-up
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously
- Fluency in French and English
- What we offer
- A dynamic working environment within a multidisciplinary institution of international renown.
- A position with a high level of autonomy.
