Testing Technician
Job Title: Testing Engineer
Work Location: Lucerne
Country: Switzerland
Duration: 12 months
Salary: Competitive market salary
Your main duties as a Testing Engineer will include:
- Performing mechanical and functional testing under supervision to assess functional requirements of implants and instruments.
- Providing testing to support design characterization, verification, risk assessment and supplier changes of orthopaedic implants and instrumentation. This includes communication with multiple disciplines, knowledge of mechanical testing apparatus/methodology, and data reporting.
- Executing mechanical testing to assess functional requirements of implants and instruments, including fatigue, endurance, static testing, tensile testing, corrosion testing, and load to failure.
- Preparing test specimens and conduct laboratory experiments per provided protocols (Instron, MTS).
Additional duties will include:
- Analyzing data and perform statistical analysis.
- Writing reports and document test results and procedures, including the maintenance of laboratory records.
- Ensuring adherence to all company safety policies and procedures and other safety precautions within the work area.
- Clearly and professionally communicating test findings, technical challenges, and proposed resolutions.
Your Background:
- 1-2 years of experience with Mechanical testing (fatigue, endurance etc.).
- Technical Degree, ideally in Biomechanical engineer or similar.
- Ability to perform duties per policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in data entry on spreadsheet and database applications.
- Medical devices or regulated industries background.
- Familiarity with material manufacturing processes; material mechanical, physical, and chemical testing; and material characterization is preferred.
Language Requirements:
German and English ability – C1/2 written and verbal.
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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland. Please quote job reference 124 432 in all correspondence.