Jean-Baptiste Orhan

Director, Advanced Electronic Center @ Valtronic | Medtech & High-End Industrial | Turning Technical Challenges into New Products and Businesses | Open to New Opportunities

Lausanne Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Valtronic (11 yrs 8 mos)
    • Director of Advanced Electronic Center
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      • Directed R&D, PMO, and operations management for a team of over 30 FTE in complex electronics. • Implemented agile routines to enhance collaboration between R&D and production, improving efficiency. • Spearheaded international business development, acquiring key customers in microelectronics. • Oversaw a significant workforce ramp-up and equipment updates, aligning with company strategy.

    • Director of R&D and PMO
      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 · 4 mos

    • Head of PMO
      Sep 2020 - Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Managed a team of Project Managers overseeing approximately 15 projects/products at various stages of maturity. • Successfully launched two mechatronic and one electronic complex medical devices into volume production, generating significant revenue. • Updated and deployed the phase/gate NPI process, enhancing compliance audits and customer clarity. • Standardized project scope management and reporting processes to improve efficiency and communication.

  • R&D Project Leader at TEL Solar
    Mar 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Guided daily R&D projects to enhance photovoltaic device properties, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. • Led collaborative initiatives focusing on sol-gel layers and managed a multi-site project utilizing nanoimprint technology. • Coordinated activities and reporting for a small R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork at TEL Solar in Neuchâtel.

  • R&D Senior Process Engineer at Oerlikon
    Apr 2009 - Feb 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Developed high-efficiency photovoltaic devices utilizing PECVD technology. • Led the innovation of thin films through sol-gel technology, enhancing product performance. • Presented groundbreaking research findings at international scientific conferences, showcasing expertise.

  • PhD Student - Research Assistant at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne - EPFL
    Jun 2004 - Oct 2008 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    - Supervision of students realizing their final research project for Master degree. Results published in peer reviewed journals. - Teaching assistant for microfabrication practical work in clean room.

  • Engineer at Dentsply
    Mar 2003 - Dec 2003 · 10 mos

    • Developed and implemented protocols to enhance the accuracy of spectrophotometric measurements for R&D and production. • Spearheaded the creation of a new shaded ceramic line, improving aesthetic control. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes.