Senior Plastic Design Engineer

For one of our clients, a global leader in high-precision liquid handling and media preparation solutions for the life sciences industry, we are looking for a Senior Plastic Design Engineer. General Information: - Start date: asap, also possible as of 04.01.2027 or 01.02.2027 - Employment Type: Permanent - Workplace: Zizers, Graubünden - Workload: 80-100% - Working hours: Standard - Home Office: not possible

As a Senior Plastic Design Engineer, you will lead the development of high-precision plastic consumables and mechanical components, taking innovative liquid handling tools from early ideation through to series production.

- Design individual components and assemblies, guiding them from initial concept through production launch. - Develop mechanical plastic solutions for our liquid handling products—focusing on consumables and injection molding—and integrate them into larger systems. - Plan and design plastic components from ideation to series production, providing expert support in materials, tooling, and manufacturing technologies. - Optimize and simulate injection-molded parts and manufacturing processes. - Create detailed manufacturing documentation, including engineering drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and assembly instructions. - Source materials and procure components for functional prototypes. - Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, suppliers, and service providers.

- Education: Technical studies (University of Applied Sciences / Fachhochschule) or Certified Technician in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on plastics technology, OR completed vocational training (draftsman/designer/mechanic) with extensive practical experience. - Experience: Several years of professional experience as a development engineer in plastics. - Technical Focus: Strong, hands-on expertise in the development of injection-molded parts and tool design. - CAD: Proficient 3D CAD skills, ideally with SolidWorks. - Languages: German (C1) and English (B2–C1) required. - Hands-on mentality with enthusiasm for creative solutions and innovative products. Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications! working at null