As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you play a key role in developing mechanical concepts and products for hearing instruments.
Working in a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electronics, and acoustics engineers, you contribute across the full product lifecycle — from concept development and design through to approval, industrialization, and post-launch improvements. You also evaluate new technologies and support technical documentation and design deliverables.
More about the role
1. Develop mechanical concepts and designs for hearing instruments and systems
2. Ensure manufacturability (DFM) of components and assemblies in collaboration with industrial design
3. Create and maintain design documentation, drawings, and technical specifications
4. Support industrialization of platform components and collaboration with suppliers and toolmakers
5. Contribute to FMEA activities and reliability verification of components and assemblies
6. Support post-launch engineering (PLE), including quality issue resolution and continuous improvement of hardware integration\
7. Analyse competitive products and support benchmarking activities
8. Work in agile, cross-functional R&D teams across development cycles
9. Support onboarding of new team members and provide technical guidance
10. Contribute to IP creation and related processes
More about your profile
Must-haves
11. Apprenticeship in Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering degree (HF or equivalent)
12. You bring experience in Mechanical Design and Product Development
13. Very good knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
Strong experience in design of plastic parts and electromechanical devices
14. Established 3D CAD knowledge
15. Experience in micro-mechanics (plastics, rubber, metals)
16. Strong technical mindset with a structured, solution-oriented approach
17. Strong communication skills
18. Fluent English; at least intermediate German with willingness to improve
Nice-to-haves
19. Experience with plastics technology specialization
20. Experience in R&D project work or coordination
21. Basic knowledge of medical device regulations
22. Experience with Creo and/or Windchill
More about what we offer
As a leading global hearing care provider headquartered in Switzerland, we foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. We support work-life balance through a flexible hybrid working model and offer strong learning opportunities, individual development plans, and clear growth paths within R&D.
Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform.