Test Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview

The position of Testing Engineer performs the tasks during product development process of identifying and defining the right test equipment to use, developing test fixtures and methods upon the chosen equipment, and executing design characterization, assessment, and verification activities. Further, the Testing Engineer contributes to the establishment of a modern testing lab and/or testing network, as well as center of excellences within the Global Testing and Simulation organization in the field of drug delivery systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute/coordinate design characterization, design assessment and design verification of injection systems based on design input requirement and risk assessments
• Develop and validate functional, mechanical, analytical and optical test methods
• Analysis of test results, including statistical evaluation and compilation of results into reports
• Produce corresponding design control and risk mitigation documents
• Support in investigations of customer complaints
• Build up a new and operational testing lab (in Zug, CH)
• Participate actively in the selection of the external lab and lead these external testing labs
• Support Center of Competences of part of the global Testing and Simulation Organization vision
• Support PLM and QM (Risk Mitigation) with performance requirements/evidence rest on (test/simulation) data
• Pro-active communication of results and knowledge with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum requirements

• Some years (1 to 3) of experience in similar role for medical products
• Good knowledge in planning qualification, verification, and validation phases
• Good knowledge in test method development using industrial measurement technology (force, torque, optical, multisensory
• Good knowledge in statistical data analysis with tools such as Minitab
• Experience in writing test plans/protocols/reports and quality records
• Fluent in English & German language, written and spoken would be an asset

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to analyze technical problems
• Ability to work effectively with other departments in cross-functional projects and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Open-minded, proactive, persistent, results- and execution-oriented, and able to work under pressure in changing environments
• Team player and self-starter, able to perform with minimal supervision
• Able to travel internationally (up to 10%)
• Fluent in Mandarin language

Relevant Qualification/education and training

• University of engineering or life science: Bachelor or Master in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field

We Offer

• An exciting opportunity in a fast-growing international medical device company
• A working environment with multicultural and dynamic teams  
• Flexible working hours and a possibility for hybrid remote work policy
• Multisite office options in Zug, close to the train station (1 to 10 min distance)
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitCH@shl-group.com.

Please note: For this position, we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.