Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) Transfer- and Automation Systems

Are you passionate about designing and optimizing cutting-edge automation systems that drive the future of diagnostics?   In complex clinical and diagnostic workflows, precision and speed are paramount. High-throughput automation and precision transfer systems are the backbone of modern laboratory environments, enabling seamless sample handling and processing. We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) Transfer- and Automation Systems to join an international hardware engineering team in Rotkreuz. In this role, you will act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-precision transfer systems, advanced robotics, and handling technologies.   If you thrive on leading complex mechanical design, driving kinematic calculations and simulations, and mentoring cross-functional teams to bring innovative mechatronic solutions from concept to physical reality, this is your opportunity to make a lasting clinical impact across the full product lifecycle.   Important Information   - Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland - Start Date: November 1, 2026 (Latest start date: March 1, 2027) - Workload: 100% - Duration: 1 year (Until December 31, 2027; extension highly likely) - Remote Work: Up to 20% home office (max. 1 day per week, upon agreement) - Travel: Minimal / Occasional within Europe   Key Tasks & Responsibilities   - Subject Matter Expertise (SME): Serve as the primary technical expert for XYZ transfer systems, automated handling technologies, flexible feeding systems, and precise pick-and-place mechanisms (including custom end-effectors and grippers). - Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Guide and mentor team members in mechatronic product development and innovative projects, establishing best practices, design standards, and modular engineering concepts. - Modular Engineering & Development: Design reusable mechatronic modules and standardized architectures to maximize efficiency across product lines and business areas. - Calculations & Physical Simulation: Drive drive/motion component sizing (actuators, motors, pneumatics) and execute Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and kinematic simulations to optimize cycle times, load limits, and dynamic system behavior. - Work Package & Project Management: Plan, estimate, and execute technical work packages within scope, effort, budget, and timeline constraints. Proactively identify risks, structure decision-making processes, and escalate potential project deviations early. - Analytical Problem Solving & Verification: Perform 1D/3D tolerance stack-up analyses and root cause analyses. Oversee physical prototype testing and present data-driven redesign solutions to key stakeholders and product managers. - Technical Documentation: Author, review, and maintain formal technical documentation in full compliance with regulatory standards. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners across production, procurement, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, service, and external suppliers.   What You Bring (Must-Haves)   - Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline. - Industry & Senior Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in mechanical design and mechatronic product development, ideally within a strictly regulated sector (e.g., Medical Devices, In-Vitro Diagnostics, or GxP environments). - Automation & Transfer Systems Expertise: In-depth knowledge of mechatronic design for XYZ transfer systems, automation technologies, or robotic arm applications. - Calculations & Physical Simulation: Strong practical skills in mechanical calculations (motor/drive sizing, moments of inertia, structural loading) and simulation tools (FEA and motion/kinematic analysis using ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, or native CAD motion modules). - CAD, PLM & Tolerancing: Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5 and/or SolidWorks), SAP PLM/DVS systems, and comprehensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T / ISO 8015). - DFX & Commissioning: Solid grasp of Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFX) across diverse manufacturing technologies, material selection, and hands-on experience in physical commissioning and industrialization for mass production. - Communication & Language: Fluent/business-level proficiency in both German and English (spoken and written), paired with exceptional analytical skills, adaptability, and strong teamwork abilities. working at null