Laboratory Technician Strain Gauge Transducers

About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
Our business unit Load Cells & Platforms (LCPF) develops weighing sensors as well as hardware and software platforms for the entire global METTLER TOLEDO Group. For our operational global headquarters in Nänikon/Greifensee, we are looking for a new member of the Load Cells team in our Research & Development (R&D) department as a Laboratory Technician Strain Gauge Transducers 100% (all genders).In this role, your responsibilities would include: 

• Execute strain gauge load cell development, industrialization, and ongoing support throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Serve as the primary instructor for strain gauge manufacturing processes in operations and can teach and demonstrate best practices based on experience in developing these sensors. 
• Additionally, you act as a deputy for technicians working with MFR transducers and is capable of supporting development activities in this area.
• Prototype manufacturing of strain gauge load cells and performance qualification
• Development of manufacturing process guidelines and quality control measures
• Onsite support for strain gauge load cells in operations
• Conduct root cause analysis in case of quality issues.
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of test runs for weighing sensors

What You Need to Succeed
The following requirements are necessary for this role: 

• You have a basic technical apprenticeship (electronics, mechanics, physics laboratory technician or similar)
• You gained an in-depth knowledge of strain gauge installation techniques and related surface preparation procedures, and you are used to work within a global multicultural environment.
• Profound understanding of metrology aspects.
• Strong didactic skills.
• Strong mathematical abilities and basic knowledge of general mechanical and electrical practices.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of equipment, test fixtures, and assemblies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule workflow.
• Set up standard test apparatus or devices to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototypes or production models.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, collaborating with external and internal sources as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in German and English are a must for this role.

Our Offer to You
We offer:

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees 
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.#MTCH

Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

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