Nicolas Ramond

R&D Leader – Mechatronics & Embedded Systems

Lausanne Metropolitan Area

About

"You don't manage people; you manage systems. People, you lead and inspire." My journey at Logitech began over 20 years ago, writing lines of embedded software (ESW) code. Today, I lead a multidisciplinary team of 20 highly specialized engineers and PhDs across mechanical, electrical, haptic, software, firmware and system engineering. Between those two milestones? An incredible human and technical adventure that took me from development to system QA, and from innovation engineering to managing R&D team. What drives me every morning isn't finding the technical solutions myself. It is People Management. My strength lies in my ability to build a culture of trust, align experts with diverse backgrounds, and constructively challenge them to stretch their limits. My initial foundation in ESW serves as my compass: it allows me to grasp systemic complexity and speak the same language as my team, without ever trying to substitute myself for their deep expertise. Together, we have built breakthrough technologies (MX Master 4, Superstrike, Pro wheels, ...) that now power millions of mice, keyboards, and racing wheels worldwide. My Leadership Pillars: Servant Leadership & Empowerment: Nurturing individual potential, from brilliant young graduates to senior PhDs. Collective Intelligence: Connecting Hardware, Software, Haptic technologies and more to create magical user experiences. Constructive Challenge: Asking the right questions to de-risk innovation and simplify complexity. Open to informal discussions and sharing insights on engineering leadership within the Lemanic region. Let's connect!

Experience

  • Logitech (21 yrs 3 mos)
    • Sr Mechatronics team manager
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Lead a multidisciplinary advanced engineering team responsible for creating the brand's next disruptive technologies. Scope & Management: Direct leadership of 20 multidisciplinary engineers (EE, ME, ESW, System, SW, Haptic experts, PhDs). Managed R&D budget and project portfolio. Key Achievements: Fostered a collaborative, high-trust innovation culture that successfully delivered key technologies for Gaming, Office, and Simulation business units (including high-end racing wheels). Coached and developed top-tier talents (including PhDs), guiding them toward system architect and lead engineering pathways.

    • Sensing & Actuation Technologies team Sr Manager
      Jul 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Innovation team for mid and long term products. - New technologies evaluation, selection and qualification for our CP&G business group. - Suppliers identification and management. - Product development from concept to MP. - Sensors & actuators (mems, vital signs, environmental sensors, haptic, magnetic, motors, ...). - Innosuisse elaboration and management, People management . - User Experience and design thinking oriented. - Build relationship with universities and high schools. - Internship or master proposals

    • Sensing Technologies Team Manager
      Oct 2016 - Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 7 mos

      - Innovation team for mid and long term products. - New technologies evaluation, selection and qualification for our CP&G business group. - Suppliers identification and management. - Product development from concept to MP. - Sensors & actuators (mems, vital signs, environmental sensors, haptic, magnetic, motors, ...). - Low power displays, low power RF protocols, uController (8bits, arm,...). - CTI elaboration and management, People management . - User Experience and design thinking oriented. - Build relationship with universities and high schools.

  • Owner & manager at Groupement Forestier Le Grand Bouland
    Jun 2012 - Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    - Timber sales. - Optimization/conservation of the forest. - Full executive management. - People management.

  • funder at Y-Lynx Sarl
    May 2002 - May 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    RF protocol specialist, low power managment

  • ESW Engineer at HEIG-VD
    Jul 2001 - Jul 2004 · 3 yrs 1 mo