Global External Manufacturing is the competence center responsible for externally manufactured parts and products within the diagnostic workflow. This includes new product development, lifecycle management, supplier selection, and ensuring reliable supply in close collaboration with Procurement and cross-functional teams.

Background:
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (w/m/d) to strengthen our cross-functional engineering team. In this role, you will help shape the next generation of Blood Gas & Electrolytes (BG/E) Analyzers. This collaborative, high-impact position is located at our site in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, and offers the flexibility to tailor responsibilities to your unique strengths.

The Perfect Candidate:
Is a motivated Mechanical Engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (FH/BSc/MSc) and 6-8 years of relevant industry experience. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in injection molding design and plastic technologies, with a strong background in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) across the full product development lifecycle.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Project & Supplier Ownership: Take accountability for deliverables within a matrix-organized project structure; actively collaborate with external development partners and suppliers while driving your own core work packages.
• Full Lifecycle Development: Lead all phases of mechanical development - from initial concept and design review through unit testing, bug fixing, and maintenance - with a current strategic focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Advanced Plastics Engineering: Drive the architectural and detailed mechanical design of complex functional consumables, optimizing for high-volume injection molding and advanced plastic technologies.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate in defining, estimating, planning, and executing work packages within a sprint-based Agile environment, collaborating closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and Developers.
• Advanced Engineering Analysis: Define and perform rigorous engineering analyses, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Tolerance Analysis, and various physics-based simulations.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, driving complex technical problem-solving and taking ownership of mission-critical tasks.
• Cross-Functional Reviews: Lead, execute, and contribute to comprehensive technical reviews involving diverse stakeholders across R&D, Operations, and Customer Support.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (FH / BSc / MSc) with a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant, hands-on industry experience (****)
• Plastics & Injection Molding Expertise: Superior, long-term proficiency in injection molding design and plastic technologies. Ideally, you bring a proven track record of developing functional consumables with a focus on cost-optimized, large-scale series production (****)
• Proven Lifecycle Expertise: Extensive professional experience driving all phases of mechanical development, with deep-rooted expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) (****)
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Demonstrated success working in multidisciplinary teams, with strong capabilities in managing external development partners and suppliers (****)
• CAD & Standards Proficiency: Proficiency and willingness to perform hands-on CAD design (SolidWorks preferred, integrated with SAP) in strict compliance with ISO 8015 / Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) for 2D drawings and 3D models (**)
• Analytical Mindset: A strong affinity for methodical, systematic approaches in the early phases of product development, backed by solid fundamentals in physics and engineering
• Medical Device Background: Desired experience developing complex medical systems and integrating components such as pumps, valves, sensors, and temperature control elements within a regulated environment (**)
• Agile Adaptability: Ready and motivated to thrive in a fully agile, transparent, and collaborative team environment
• Language Skills: Professional in English is a MUST (project language); listening and reading comprehension in German is a distinct advantage.

General Information:

• Start Date: 01.09.2026
• Latest Possible Start Date: 01.11.2026
• Planned Duration of Employment: 1 year
• Extension: very likely (with approved budget, project extension,...)
• Workplace: Rotkreuz
• Workload: 80-100%
• Home Office: Yes, 3-4 days per week highly recommended, depending on the tasks
• Travel: No