Mechanical Design Technician (M/F)

ABOUT FORTIL

Fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group built on an independent entrepreneurial model. With more than 2,500 employees across 30 offices in 14 countries, Fortil empowers talented professionals to develop their expertise through challenging industrial projects while fostering innovation, autonomy and continuous growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the expansion of our activities in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for a Mechanical Designer Technician / CAD Designer (M/F).

You will join an international R&D environment involved in the development and lifecycle management of innovative medical technologies.

Working closely with Mechanical Engineers and multidisciplinary R&D teams, you will be responsible for the creation, modification and maintenance of mechanical designs and technical documentation, supporting both new product development and existing product improvements.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Create and update 3D CAD models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.

• Design and document mechanical parts and assemblies, including plastic and machined components.

• Create and maintain assembly, cable, packaging and labeling drawings when required.

• Apply GD&T / GPS principles, dimensional tolerances and tolerance stack-up analyses.

• Update existing designs as part of product improvements and sustaining engineering activities.

• Implement approved Engineering Changes (ECOs) by updating CAD models, drawings, Bills of Materials and associated documentation.

• Create and maintain product data and technical documentation within the PDM/PLM system.

• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and other R&D functions to ensure drawings and designs are accurate, manufacturable and compliant with internal requirements.

• Participate in design reviews and support the resolution of mechanical and documentation-related issues.

YOUR PROFILE

You have a technical education in Mechanical Design, Industrial Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.

Applications are welcome from candidates with a 2- or 3-year post-secondary technical qualification (Bac+2 / Bac+3 or equivalent) as well as candidates with an engineering degree.

More than the level of degree, we are looking for strong practical experience in mechanical design and technical drawing.

Required experience

• Previous professional experience in Mechanical Design / CAD Design, ideally 3+ years.

• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks.

• Ability to create accurate and production-ready 2D manufacturing drawings.

• Good understanding of GD&T / GPS and dimensional tolerancing.

• Experience working with mechanical parts and assemblies.

• Experience updating existing designs and associated technical documentation.

• Familiarity with BOMs and PDM/PLM environments.

Experience in Medical Devices or another regulated industry is appreciated but not mandatory.

Technical skills

• SolidWorks

• 3D CAD Modelling

• 2D Manufacturing Drawings

• GD&T / GPS

• Tolerance Analysis

• Mechanical Parts & Assemblies

• BOM Management

• PDM / PLM

• Engineering Changes

• Technical Documentation

Additional assets

• Windchill

• Plastic part design

• Machined parts

• Mechatronic products

• Cable assemblies

• Packaging / labeling drawings

• Medical Device or regulated-industry experience

• Sustaining Engineering / product lifecycle experience

Languages

• Professional English required.

• French is an asset.

WHY JOIN FORTIL?

At Fortil, we provide continuous career development, challenging international engineering projects and an entrepreneurial environment where initiative is encouraged.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in CSR initiatives and, as your career develops within the Group, explore opportunities to become a shareholder.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.