Job Description SummaryLocation: Basel, Switzerland #onsite Role Purpose:At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to bring cures to as many people as possible. Without safe, easy-to-use, high-quality drug delivery devices our patients could not get their medicines. This is where you come in; the Device Technology Solution Center is looking for a Senior Design Engineer for the development of drug device combination products.The aim is to develop a new Auto-injector platform from early phase development to market launch. Job Description Your Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Work on Platform development and participate to project activities in cross-functional teams for easy-to-use, safe and robust productsParticipate to the complete development process of medical devices (ideation, brainstorming, prototyping, piloting and transfer to manufacturing)Create and review IPCreate, manage and maintain CAD, 3D and drawingsCreate, manage and maintain Tolerance AnalysisSize and specify plastic and metallic componentsWork with third party suppliers, including prototyper, tool makers, CMOsManage testing and characterization for acceptance, compliance, performance etc., and suggest improvementsPerform root cause analysis and develop robust solutions to prevent re-occurrenceEnsure components are delivered and controlled to the required quality for clinical trials and commercial productionWrite key design history file documents: design input requirements, component specifications and design verification documents. Ensure device design development is delivered to a high quality Role Requirements Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalentPreferably 3 years of experience in medical device developmentProficient spoken communication and excellent technical writing skills in EnglishExperience in designing plastic and metal components; tolerance analysis; metrology; lab testingExperience in material qualificationGood knowledge in design for manufacturing and assemblyGood knowledge in key regulations and standards (e.g. ISO23098, ISO 11608, ISO 10993, MDR, Design Controls)Design History File documentationAbility to interact with cross functional team in matrix organizationMinimum 80% on site work – 4 days/week Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired