R&D Engineer
QLS are recruiting for an R&D Engineer to join a project with a global Medical Device Company based in Zuchwil on a contract basis for 6 months.
Main Responsibilities:
- Designs and develops new implants and instruments and develops improvementsand modifications to current products according to the “company” product development process
- 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 implementation 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
Candidate’s Requirements:
- University plus at least3 years practical experience or 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)
- 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 English Mandatory and German is a plus
Apply: For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Adrien on 0041 (0) 800 106 106 or email aguimard@ckqls.ch. Please could you send any correspondence in English. Please quote job reference 53583 in all correspondence.
