R&D Mechanical Engineer

<p>As a R&amp;D Mechanical Engineer within our Mechanical team, you will lead development of mechanical systems and subsystems of our next-generation surgical robot from the early concept to the to a verified product.</p><p></p><p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong>: </p><p><u>R&amp;D &amp; Mechatronic Subsystem Design</u></p><p>• Lead the end-to-end design and development of high-precision mechatronic subsystems for surgical robotics, translating clinical and industrial design inputs into simple and robust mechanical solutions.</p><p>• Execute detailed design work utilizing 3D CAD (Solidworks), finite element analysis (FEA), and worst-case tolerance stack-up analyses. And applying DFM/DFA principles to optimize cost, yield, and assembly efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate within cross-functional R&amp;D teams (Electrical, Software, Systems, and Clinical) to rapidly prototype, validate, and iterate robotic platforms and subsystems.</p><p><u>Verification, Testing &amp; Tooling</u></p><p>• Architect, build and document custom mechatronic test benches and automated test fixtures for design verification, fatigue testing, and end-of-line production testing.</p><p>• Author and execute verification protocols and reports to prove subsystem performance against medical device requirements.</p><p><u>Design Transfer &amp; Supply Chain</u></p><p>• Support Design Transfer to Contract Manufacturers, by transferring technical knowledge to industrialization teams, reviewing Work Instructions and pFMEAs, and supporting process-specific tool development.</p><p>• Support mechanical supplier selection and qualification, support root-cause analyses for supplier-related quality issues (NC/CAPA).</p><p><u>Medical Device Compliance &amp; Lifecycle</u></p><p>• Maintain full compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1, ISO 14971) and author compliant Design History File (DHF) documentation.</p><p>• Plan and execute Engineering Change Requests, ensuring robust risk management and traceability.</p><p>• Chair formal technical design reviews and present architectural decisions to cross-departmental stakeholders and leadership.</p><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><u><strong>Work Experience and Education requirements</strong></u>:</p><p>• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.</p><p>• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional mechanical design experience, with ideally direct expertise in collaborative robots (cobots), robotics platforms, or high-precision robotic joints/actuators.</p><p>• Full-Lifecycle DFX Mastery: Proven track record in end-to-end product design, incorporating Design for Excellence principles:</p><p>o Design for Manufacturability &amp; Assembly (DFM/DFA)</p><p>o Design to Cost (DTC)</p><p>o Design for Reliability &amp; Serviceability (DFR/DFS)</p><p>• Testing &amp; Prototyping: Demonstrated hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, physical assembly, formal design reviews, and reliability/verification testing.</p><p>• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong technical communication skills</p><p><u></u></p><p><u><strong>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities required</strong></u>: </p><p>• SolidWorks &amp; Multi-Process Manufacturing: Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) with deep domain knowledge in designing components for diverse manufacturing processes, including:</p><p>o CNC Machining &amp; Precision Milling</p><p>o Metal Casting, Forging &amp; Sheet Metal Fabrication</p><p>o Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing</p><p>o Injection Molding </p><p>• Cross-Functional &amp; Supplier Management: Strong ability to lead technical execution with external development partners, contract manufacturers, and component vendors, as well as collaborating across interdisciplinary R&amp;D teams (Software, Electrical, Systems, Quality).</p><p>• Analytical Problem Solving: Passion for dissecting complex mechanical challenges and engineering elegant, simple, high-reliability solutions for robotics.</p><p>• Drive &amp; Ownership: Self-motivated engineer with high autonomy who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, maintaining accountability, technical curiosity, and a positive team culture</p><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><u><strong>What we offer</strong></u><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li>A dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery. </li><li>Fast-growing Company where innovation meets agility.</li><li>Structured onboarding program and training, ensuring a confident start. </li><li>High degree of autonomy and flexibility.</li></ul><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.ch">Jobs in Switzerland</a> on Arbeitnow</a>