**Job Title:** Plastic Parts Design Specialist
We are seeking a talented Plastic Parts Design Specialist to join our R&D team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of plastic parts and consumables for laboratory automation systems.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the mechanical design and development of plastic parts and consumables, including feasibility studies and variant evaluations.
* Advise project teams on injection molding and plastics manufacturing, including fill simulations and supplier collaboration.
* Draft specifications, test instructions, and technical documentation; plan, execute, and evaluate tests to ensure compliance with requirements.
* Support engineering testing, root cause analysis, and design reviews, focusing on early detection of design flaws.
* Ensure development documentation and PLM data handling according to established processes.
* Clarify technical requests from production, customer support, and product management, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices.
* Ensure compliance with processes, SOPs, guidelines, and quality standards, while meeting project objectives, deadlines, and budgets.
Requirements:
* Technical degree, preferably in mechanical engineering or a related field; further education in technical sciences is an asset.
* Experience in instrument or module development, ideally in the medical device industry and series production.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical design engineering for plastic parts, including manufacturing techniques, design-to-cost, and integration into complex systems.
* Experience with supplier evaluation, quality standards, and technical documentation.
* Fluent in English and German, with strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
* Team-oriented, independent, and proactive, with a flexible and target-oriented mindset.
* Committed to continuous professional development and upholding the company's values.
What We Offer:
* A chance to make it count and have an impact on the world of tomorrow.
* Working in an international and diverse environment.
* The opportunity to grow your career within the company.
* A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
We foster a positive and empowering environment where our unique employees can grow and bring their passion and talent to work. If you're passionate about innovation and making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.