R&D Engineer

JJJP000011323- 01/07/2022 to 31/12/2022

For our client, a leading international pharmaceutical company, we are currently looking for a new team member as a:

R&D Engineer

Overall responsibilities
Is responsible for the design and development of new and improvements/modifications of existing implants and instruments.
The position is focused on Life Cycle Management: change management, CAPA, non conformities, field investigation and support to manufacturing: design transfer, cost improvement, verification / validation.


Position duties and responsibilities

• Designs and develops new implants and instruments and develops improvements andmodifications to current products according to the Synthes product development process
• Responsible for the product design
• Is primary contact person for technical questions/issues of existing products
• Works with surgeons, sales force and others for design requirements, design concept development, prototype and cadaver evaluation, and clinical follow-up
• Responsible for initial patent review of designs for freedom to operate as well as for the protection of new concepts, techniques and products through proper patenting
• In close collaboration with the technical engineering office, generates product models, concept layouts, and prints using a CAD software
• Responsible for the performance of the product and its mechanical stability, as well as the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Develops mechanical test set-ups (including derivation of benchmarks) according to national and international standards and coordinates the activities required to fabricate test parts and complete mechanical testing (according to PD process)
• Works with manufacturing during the design stages to incorporate manufacturability into the product designs and during the implentation phase to clarify design issues
• Performs the required activities and generates the appropriate PD documents to ensure compliance with national and international regulations related to medical devices (in particular EU MDD, US FDA, Japanese PAL)
• Supports surgeons with regards to handling of implants/instruments and engineering-specific questions
• Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to the job, and to maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all time

Extended duties

• Maintains awareness of surgical trends through involvement with or support of AO expert groups within the TK system and other expert bodies
• Performs other special projects and functions as assigned.
• Responsible for managing high impact and particularly complex projects within the group or across the organization
• Establishs and maintains relationships with experts in the field (i.e. surgeons, research scientists, metallurgists, etc.)
• Performs Group Manager related tasks when required and is deputy
• Trains and mentors DEs and ADEs, this can involve formal leadership

Job profile

• University plus at least 3 years practical experience
• Experienced professional, who has mastered the job through professional training and extensive experience (min. 7 years)
• Experience in the medical devices field mandatory (ideally in trauma products)
• Ideally Mechanical experience (construction, production)
• English: Business fluent
• German: Business fluent (desirable)

Further Education:

• Knowledge of biomechanic, biology, anatomy is a plus
• Spread sheet and CAD/CAM, materials science
• Project management

Interpersonal skills / characteristics:

• Creative/problem-solving skills
• planning skills
• willingness to accept responsibility
• independent
• team player

General Information:

Workplace: Zuchwil

Workload: 100%

Start Date: 01.07.2022

Duration: 6 months

Your Application

Please apply online. For further information about the position, please contact your Kelly recruiter, Ms Judith Atgé Martin (+41 61 270 80 16).