Business Unit Leader Watch Circuits

The company

EM Microelectronic is one of the most innovative semiconductor companies, developing and manufacturing the world's leading technology platforms across everything ultra-low power, from low-power wireless to RFID, MCUs, sensor interfaces and energy harvesting.

EM’s innovation and market leadership has been recognized through a number of industry awards, amongst which the prestigious Frost & Sullivan "New Product Innovation 2020" and the RFID Journal Live "Best Product of the Year Award", as well as a regular flow of supplier awards delivered by our market-leading high-profile ASIC customers. EM’s customer-specific chips are embedded in many smart items you use in your daily lives.

As part of the Swatch Group, EM Microelectronic’s Watch Circuits Business Unit plays a central role in designing ultra-low power integrated circuits that power the Group’s iconic timepieces. We are seeking a visionary Business Unit Leader to drive the strategic direction, innovation, and operational success of this BU. The role combines leadership in watch-specific IC development with the ambition to extend EM’s core technologies into adjacent and emerging markets such as wearables, healthcare, robotics and consumer electronics.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Ownership: Define and execute the BU strategy with a focus on long-term profitability, innovation, and alignment with Swatch Group’s watchmaking roadmap.
  • Technology Leadership: Guide the development of ultra-low power ICs for timekeeping, sensor integration, power management, and connectivity tailored to watch applications.
  • Cross-Division Collaboration: Work closely with internal Swatch Group stakeholders to ensure technology alignment and seamless integration into watch products.
  • Emerging Market Expansion: Identify and pursue opportunities to apply watch circuit technologies in adjacent domains beyond traditional watchmaking.
  • Engineering Management: Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Innovation Pipeline: Drive new product introductions and internal go-to-market strategies, ensuring EM’s leadership in ultra-low power design.
  • Ecosystem Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external partners to co-develop solutions that leverage EM’s core competencies.

Profile

Candidate Profile

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proven ability to lead in a matrixed organization.
  • Deep understanding of ultra-low power IC design and its application in watchmaking and emerging markets.
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and executive levels.
  • Open-minded, inspiring, and effective in managing cross-functional and remote teams.
  • Fluent in English; French or German is a plus.
  • Willingness to relocate to Neuchâtel, Switzerland is essential.

Professional requirements

Professional Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in semiconductor product development or business unit leadership.
  • Proven track record in managing complex projects and teams across multiple reporting lines.
  • Strong industry network and ability to drive innovation through internal collaboration and external partnerships.