Alexander Lutz

Manager Product Development | Driving Innovation through People, Technology, Data | Empowering Teams by Coaching Expertise

Buchs (SG), St Gallen, Switzerland

About

As a Manager of Product Development leading a team of engineers, including mechanical and system engineers, I excel in fostering innovation through user-centric approaches, servant leadership, and data-driven decision-making. My journey in the semiconductor industry has provided deep insights into developing high-end machinery, blending technical expertise with a robust product understanding. Beyond my industry experience, I have a proven track record in design thinking and agile prototyping. Through my own venture, A. Lutz Coaching Innovation, I have coached and moderated numerous workshops, honing my ability to foster creativity and drive innovation. My approach emphasizes the critical interplay between technology, data, and people, essential in today’s digital landscape. Passionate about cultivating effective teams, I've honed my leadership skills to guide diverse groups toward success. My experience, coupled with my time in South Korea where I enhanced collaboration skills across cultures, underscores my ability to foster a high-performing environment. With an MSc in Mechanical Engineering, I'm committed to implementing new methodologies to ensure products meet technical standards and resonate with users. Eager to bring my leadership and innovation skills to any team, let’s connect and discuss how I can contribute to our success!

Experience

  • Evatec AG (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Group Manager Product Development
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Rheintal, St Gallen, Switzerland
      Present

      • Teamleader Product Engineering Team • Product Manager CLUSTERLINE® 200 Platform

    • Project Leader Technology Development
      May 2023 - Jan 2024 · 9 mos

      • Managing product development projects with total budget of 1.4 Mio. CHF, reporting to the executive board • Learning about coating technology development for semiconductor components in power electronic modules

    • System Engineer
      Jul 2021 - May 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Coordinating interdisciplinary engineering of software, mechanic and electric, respecting international standards and norms • Analyzing, integrating and testing software features and system components • Technical customer support regarding hardware and software

  • Coach and Workshop Moderator at A. Lutz Coaching Innovation
    Sep 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Coach as Teaching Assistant at ETH Zurich
    Feb 2017 - Jun 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Teaching, coaching and evaluating students in several lectures

  • Industry 4.0/Digitalization Internship at Bosch Packaging
    Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 · 6 mos

    Shaping the digitalization of the internal value stream in the scope of Industry 4.0 by coding data visualizations

  • Ski Instructor at Swiss Ski School Flumserberg
    Dec 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Offering safe & fun ski lessons for beginners and intermediates of all ages