Mechanical Design Engineer

Experis is a leading specialist in the field of IT staffing solutions. With offices in Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, and Lugano, we focus on IT recruitment and support our clients in filling key roles in the technology and IT sector.

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for one of our medical devices clients, available to start immediately or by latest 01. February 2025.

Your new Job:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is a senior-level professional with significant experience, capable of acting as a lead designer on projects with a high degree of independence. This role demands navigating complex and uncertain environments to devise optimal solutions that balance multiple requirements.

Concept Development:

• Conduct studies and develop mechanical concepts for new products and hearing instrument systems.
• Provide technical assessments of industrial design feasibility and realization of new components/systems, including design for manufacturability (DFM).

Documentation and Analysis:

• Generate design documents and contribute to failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) processes.
• Perform analysis and assessments of competitive products.
• Create and maintain technical documentation like datasheets.

Industrialization and Supplier Coordination:

• Support the industrialization of platform components.
• Maintain technical communication with tool and part suppliers.

Testing and Verification:

• Support reliability verification processes for components and assemblies.
• Assist PLE activities related to quality issues and continuous improvement of hardware integration.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Contribute to interdisciplinary agile development teams and participate in team rituals.
• Engage in the R&D development process through planning, review, and refinement of product increments.

Compliance:

• Adhere to standard operating procedures and maintain compliance with medical device regulations.

Education (Must-Have):

• Apprenticeship in mechanical design or similar technical background.
• Advanced Technical College (HF) certification, specializing in plastics technology or related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a science or engineering discipline.

Work Experience (Must-Have):

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
• Expertise in designing plastic parts and electro-mechanical devices.

IT Skills:

• Proficient in Windows and MS Office applications.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and MS Teams.

Language Skills:

• Proficient in English or German (both oral and written).

Additional Remarks:
This role requires a professional who thrives in a distributed and diverse collaboration environment and can demonstrate technical leadership in projects. The candidate should embody a balance of innovation, reliability, and responsibility to contribute to the success of the team and organization.

Start Date: Immediately or by latest 01. February 2025

Hybrid: 80% onsite required, 20% Work from home

Duration: 14 Months until end of March 2026

Disclaimer: Only Swiss citizens, permit holders, or EU citizens can be considered for this vacancy.