Senior Research And Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Carry out software and hardware engineering activities within the R&D team.
• Design, develop, implement, and test software and hardware solutions for advanced medical devices.
• Independently create and update electrical circuit schematics.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation in line with applicable standards and specifications.
• Maintain and improve existing software products.
• Coordinate the successful transition of software and hardware solutions into production.
• Contribute to risk management processes by evaluating product-related risks.
• Take ownership of sub-projects within larger development initiatives.
• Provide technical support to the service team in responding to customer inquiries.
• Perform additional projects or tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (FH or university), preferably in electrical engineering, medical engineering, or automation technology.
• Minimum of five years of R&D experience within the medical device industry.
• Strong technical expertise in medical device development, including familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC 60601-1.
• Practical programming experience following EN 61131 standards, ideally using B&R PLC systems.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or similar platforms; familiarity with OPC UA is a plus.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking combined with hands-on implementation ability.
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence, teamwork, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Class II+ Medical Device Experience
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.