Our departments introduce themselves

Visionary!

Our business development ensures sustainable growth. The team is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building customer relationships and strengthening our market presence. With strategic foresight and a sense for market opportunities, they work to develop new business areas, maintain valuable relationships with business partners and establish new ones, and drive the company's growth. With dedicated employees, customised solutions are developed for our customers to optimally meet their needs.

«We rely on innovative strategies and continuous market analysis to keep our finger on the pulse. Our mission is to ensure the success of our company through strong partnerships and first-class service.»

Florian Blöchlinger, Head of business development

Looking ahead!

Our disposition department forms the backbone of our needs-based and on-time material supply. Its core tasks include creating production orders, scheduling the products to be manufactured and monitoring production progress. With the support of modern ERP systems, disposition has a clear overview of stocks, orders and capacities at all times, enabling it to make well-informed decisions. They work closely with the production, internal sales, project management, purchasing and logistics departments to ensure that the right materials are available exactly when they are needed. Through forward-looking planning and precise demand forecasting, they play a key role in ensuring that our customers' requirements are met.

"As a dispatcher, I see myself as the central interface between sales and production. It is precisely this interface that makes my job exciting. My core task is to coordinate production so that finished goods are available in the warehouse on time.
Through continuous communication with production, I ensure that the right product is being worked on at all times. Thanks to 
short communication channels and a well-coordinated team, material bottlenecks or short-term planning adjustments can usually be dealt with quickly."

Loris Bisig, Disposition dmployee

Accurate!

The finance and accounting department lays the groundwork for all financial processes at our company. Here, we ensure that all financial procedures are carried out accurately and transparently. From bookkeeping to preparing monthly and annual financial statements to monitoring cash flows and liquidity, we always maintain an overview of the company's financial health. We also ensure compliance with legal requirements and reporting to management. With a clear focus on facts and figures, we ensure that financial decisions are well-founded and that our company remains on a solid footing.

«In my role in finance and accounting, I am responsible for the accurate recording and evaluation of business transactions.
I particularly appreciate the combination of an affinity for numbers and analytical thinking that characterises my daily work. The exchange with colleagues and other departments ensures that I always have an overview of the financial processes and
can contribute to the success of the company.»

Finance and accounting employee

Revolutionary!

Our hardware and firmware development department is the innovation engine behind our technological and pioneering solutions.
Here, we use our expertise and innovative spirit to develop high-precision hardware components and customised firmware that ensure optimal control, function and networking of our customers' products, while also setting and advancing new standards. Our services also include integrating products and their data into the cloud and developing the corresponding operating software. From the initial concept to the final implementation, we work to develop high-performance and reliable systems. Our team combines technical expertise with creative solutions to overcome complex challenges and bring innovative products to market. Together with other departments, we ensure that our developments meet the highest quality standards and our customers' requirements.

«The interaction between hardware, firmware and cloud application is concentrated in the hands of the development team,
which understands the system as a whole and can therefore tailor the product precisely to customer requirements.»

Stefan Walker, Head of OEM engineering

Caring!

Our HR team ensures that our managers and employees receive the best possible support. From recruiting new talent and retaining staff to managing salaries – they are the point of contact for all HR-related matters. With their friendly and empathetic approach, they create a positive working environment. They also take care of contract design, benefits and the well-being of the entire team. Our goal is to foster a corporate culture in which everyone feels comfortable and can develop their potential.

«In the HR department, we support employees from the moment they join the company until they leave, while also supporting and advising managers. The size of the company, with around 120 employees, helps to ensure that all HR activities are very varied and exciting. Here we have the opportunity to shape, structure and continuously professionalise HR.»

Irene Studhalter, Head of human resources

Effective!

Our team is the control centre for the smooth running of the sales processes. We process customer enquiries at and ensure that orders are reliably processed. With a focus on customer needs, we ensure smooth order processing and make sure that our products and services reach the customer as requested and on time. In doing so, customer data is always kept up to date and coordinated between the various departments. Further processing of delivery documents and the creation of customs documents are just as much part of our daily work as notifying the freight forwarders.

«We live customer relations. We are the hub of the operation, ensuring that every order is processed punctually and reliably. We are proud to be the interface between our customers and the company and to ensure every day that everything runs smoothly.»

Erika Thoma, Head of internal sales

Dynamic!

Our IT department ensures that all digital processes run smoothly. We are responsible for maintaining and developing the IT infrastructure, we take care of the security of our networks and ensure that all systems are always up to date. Whether it's providing hardware and software, supporting our users or optimising internal processes, we are the first point of contact for technical questions. We are also part of an international team across the entire STEINEL Group, in which we support and help each other. With innovative solutions and constant adaptation to new technological developments, we help to ensure that our company remains efficient and future-proof.

«In my role in the IT department, I ensure that our systems run smoothly and that the company's technical requirements are met. I enjoy tackling new challenges and driving technical innovation every day. I particularly like the combination of
technical problem-solving and close collaboration with the various departments. It is important to me that our IT infrastructure is
reliable so that all colleagues can work efficiently. When our systems are running smoothly, I see it as confirmation of a job well done.»

Josef Reichmuth, Head of IT

On time!

Our logistics department is crucial to the smooth flow of goods in our company . Here we take care of the receipt, storage and timely dispatch of our products. From the receipt of goods to the inventory check and storage of raw materials to the proper packaging of the end products, we ensure that everything arrives on time and safely. We work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless supply of materials. With a high level of organisation and efficiency, we help to ensure that our supply chains function properly and that our customers are reliably supplied.

«In my role in the logistics department, I am responsible for outgoing goods and also provide support for incoming goods when needed. I particularly appreciate the variety between physical work and office work. Working closely with the internal sales team, I ensure that the goods leave our company on time and arrive at the customer's premises punctually.»

Philipp Albertin, Logistics employee

Versatile & creative!

Our marketing team is responsible for creating this text, among other things. In addition to maintaining all social media channels (you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook), internal communication via app also largely runs through marketing. Constant optimisation of the website is just as much a marketing task as publishing specialist articles and organising external and internal events. As you can see, we cover a lot of ground and are bursting with ideas .

«We are a small team, which has the great advantage of allowing us to take responsibility for the full range of marketing activities. What I find particularly exciting is seeing our work become directly visible – both in visible results and in measurable success.»

Martina Lütscher, Head of marketing

Specialised!

Our mechanics development and test equipment construction department is responsiblefor the precise design and
construction of our mechanical components. Here, we develop innovative mechanical solutions and build specialised test equipment that is essential for the quality assurance of our products. Our team works closely together to ensure the functionality and reliability of the mechanical systems. From conception to implementation and testing of prototypes, we use the latest technologies and in-depth engineering knowledge. Through careful planning and precise execution, we make a decisive contribution to ensuring that our products meet the highest technical requirements and function reliably.

«In the OEM environment in which we operate, I am involved in projects from the feasibility analysis to series production and, among other things, I design housing parts for sensors or create operating and testing equipment. My job in this diverse
environment is very varied and challenging, as new developments such as robotics and other automation
techniques are becoming more and more prevalent.»

André Bisig, Head of the Mechanics development & Test equipment construction department

Dynamic and versatile!

Our office management juggles a multitude of tasks and ensures that our company runs smoothly; it is  the  organisational heart of the company. From booking business trips and organising the telephone switchboard to taking care of the welcome screen and maintaining the contract database. All tasks are carried out carefully and with precision. This also includes expense reports, preparing birthday cards for employees and coordinating hotel bookings.

«Working in the office management means being flexible every day. Often something urgent comes up – a ringing phone or a last-minute hotel reservation. I like the variety and love knowing that my work in the background adds real value for STEINEL and our employees. I support internal teams through efficient planning, coordinate tasks such as travel organisation and expense reports, and ensure that internal and external processes run smoothly.»

Dolores Lovric, office management employee

Innovative!

Our PCB design and EE laboratory department is the engine of our innovative strength. This is where we develop customised PCB designs that lay the foundation for our customers' electronic solutions. From the initial idea to creating the circuit diagram and final layout optimisation, we work closely with other departments to ensure that our designs meet the highest quality standards. In the laboratory, we carry out extensive tests and analyses to guarantee the functionality and reliability of our products. With technical expertise and an eye for detail, we play a key role in ensuring that our electronic solutions are both robust and high-performing.

«The demands of our customer-specific OEM products and projects challenge me again and again and make my job varied, because it is my job to dutifully implement all rules and standards and create a functioning PCB design so that the circuit board
is suitable for production and thus leads the product to success.»

Andreas Höhn, Head of PCB design & EE laboratory

Precision & agility!

Our experienced SMD (surface-mount technology) department is the centrepiece of our electronics manufacturing and not only ensures high-precision placement of electronic components. The autonomous SMD process team develops and integrates all production data and uses it to create highly automated inline processes on an individual basis. We permanently monitor and analyse the production systems and improve the products for our customers. Core tasks such as order and personnel planning are optimised on a daily basis. This results in short throughput times with the best quality. Thanks to our many years of professional and industry experience, we have an extensive network of technical expertise, which enables us to achieve short response times with realistic goals. For years, we have been meeting all customer audits with a great deal of diligence and professional passion, and we are learning essential lessons. This is how we develop the most modern surface assembly technologies for every project in the future!

«My area of responsibility is very broad and requires constant change and attention, both with people and with technologies. My goal is to plan investments cleverly so that we can sustainably produce first-class products in Switzerland in the future. In recent years, I have been able to achieve a great deal in networked automation and digitalisation. It makes me proud to have been part of this development for over 25 years and to be able to confidently pass on my expertise to my team every day.»

Roman Schuler, SMD department manager

Quality!

Our THT (through-hole technology) production department is responsible for theprecise assembly of printed circuit boards with wired components. In this area, we rely on both manual and mechanical assembly techniques. We use a range of different machines for the many different and varied tasks in order to manufacture complex electronic assemblies with the utmost care and reliability. From the preparation and placement of components to soldering and quality control, we ensure that each product meets the highest standards. Our experienced team works closely together to meet our customers' requirements on time and to make a significant contribution to the durability and stability of our electronic solutions.

«In the THT production department, we prioritise teamwork and efficient problem-solving to optimise our work processes. We benefit from our broad and exciting product portfolio, which presents us with new challenges every day. Our goal is to
work together to achieve continuous improvement and ensure the highest quality in all areas.»

Felix Kälin, THT team leader (assembly & test)

Precisely!

Our project management department is the key to successful and targeted projects. Here we plan, control and monitor all project phases to ensure that goals are achieved on time and within budget. Our team coordinates the resources, monitors progress and acts as a central point of contact between the customer and the various departments. With a clear focus on structure and efficiency, we ensure that all project participants work together optimally and that possible challenges are identified and resolved at an early stage. This is how we ensure that every project is successfully implemented and that our customers' expectations are met.

«Since we work in the OEM sector and, as a one-stop-shop, not only offer electronics development and manufacturing, but also the development, design and production of all plastic parts and operating materials, as well as the definition and
implementation of complex final assemblies, there is always variety and a wide range of exciting products.
My primary goal is to carry out and successfully complete projects efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest quality standards.»

Dominik Blöchlinger, Project manager

Efficient!

Our purchasing department is the key to the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods of allkinds.

Our team is responsible for selecting and negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers in order to secure the best conditions for our company. With a trained eye for quality and value for money, they ensure that our production and sales departments are always optimally supplied. In addition to monitoring orders and delivery dates, our core tasks also include maintaining supplier relationships. Our goal is to sustainably strengthen the company's competitiveness through strategic procurement management.

«We don't just buy parts at random. We buy the desired item at the best possible time and, of course, at the best price! Because we work in customer teams, we identify strongly with the customers and products assigned to us. Our goal is to
satisfy them with on-time delivery, quality and products at the best prices.»

Tanja Heuberger, Head of operational and project purchasing

Exactly!

Our quality management department ensures that our products and processes always meet the highest standards. With a focus on precision and continuous improvement, we monitor every phase of production and check whether all internal and external requirements are being met. We carry out comprehensive quality controls, analyse sources of error and implement measures for optimisation. By working closely with all departments, we ensure that quality is not only guaranteed but continuously improved. Our goal is to ensure long-term customer satisfaction and to maintain the reliability of our products at the highest level.

«Quality is no coincidence. Continuous improvement of our processes and a positive error culture drive us to keep finding and inventing new ways. This is our daily challenge.»

Christian Müller, Head of quality management

One-stop-shop!

We combine a unique blend of expertise, technology and international production structure. We develop and manufacture customised solutions for customers from a wide range of industries at our site in Einsiedeln. All the departments presented here play a crucial role in making our customers' products (simply) ingenious .

«Our one-stop-shop in combination with our Europe-wide network makes us an attractive partner. For us, agility and cooperation with our customers are the be-all and end-all. My experience shows that when the interpersonal chemistry is right, shared values are present and the range of services is convincing, successful solutions and functioning products are the result! Our focus is on individuals and interaction, transparent cooperation with customers and rapid response to changes!»

Marco Lang, CEO STEINEL Solutions

Agile!

Our technical office is responsible for ensuring that all of our customers' product data is correctly entered in the ERP system. This forms the basis for high-quality and efficient production. With a clear eye for details and processes, we ensure that we have the costs of the products under control. Through constant dialogue with our customers, we can quickly and easily implement requests and changes to the series products. The customer is always at the centre of our versatile actions and activities.

«The technical office is the central point of contact for all aspects of our products. We support them from the preparation of offers to the definition of manufacturing steps and the calculation. After the order has been placed, we maintain material masters in SAP, create work plans and monitor the product life cycle. Thanks to active cost controlling and process optimisation,
we know the products inside out and implement change requests efficiently.»

Andreas  Item, Technical office employee

Inspiring!

In our vocational training department for electronics and construction, we lay the foundation for the specialists of tomorrow. Here, we offer our apprentices practical training with a strong focus on independence and creativity. Exciting projects ensure optimal learning! Our apprentices work on a wide range of real-life tasks, which they carry out independently and efficiently. From developing electronic circuits to constructing technical components, they gain valuable experience that prepares them perfectly for their future careers. Our aim is to support young talent and give them the tools for a successful career.

«It's a lot of fun to accompany young people for four years and to follow their development and progress. The feeling of being able to realise something with them is incredible, whether it's the apprentices' own ideas or internal company projects.
Being able to pass on my knowledge gives me a lot of pleasure and makes my job as a developer even more varied.»

Andreas Zehnder, Head of vocational training in electronics

«I fully agree with what Andy said. It's always great to see how the apprentices develop over four years of training.»

André Bisig, Head of vocational training in construction