R&D Engineer, Endovascular Catheter Development

Acrostak is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through optimized manufacturing and innovation. The R&D Engineer will drive projects from prototyping and process technology development to pilot line development and final design transfer to production, while providing solutions for complex issues as part of the R&D team.

• Developing the design of new catheters from conception to complete product. Process development and characterization.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members throughout product development phases to ensure program success.
• Supporting change activities in existing product lifecycles.
• Making data-driven decisions using appropriate analytical and statistical methodologies.
• Performing root cause analysis of new and existing products and processes

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in product/process R&D in the medical device industry, experience with building catheters and/or angioplasty catheters is an advantage.
• Hands-on problem solving attitude.
• Proficiency in Fusion – an advantage.
• Experience working with metals/polymers and various manufacturing methods such as laser welding, CNC machining, and surface finishes and medical coating technologies.
• Swiss work permit / European citizenship is a must.

• Team-player mentality and ability to deliver on a tight schedule.
• Drive to assume responsibility, learn and take initiative where you can contribute and improve the company
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — maintaining excellent working relationships with other departments while coordinating toward timely goal completion.
• High motivation with the ability to deliver results independently and as a part of a multiteam. Demonstrated ability in lean methodologies — prototyping skills such as using a milling machine, lathe, and other workshop tools are an advantage.
• Proficiency with FDA QSR/cGMP and ISO 13485 requirements — an advantage.

Dynamic working environment with plenty of room to grow and take initiative. You will take part in all stages of the design and development process, from concept to commercialized product, working on technologies aimed at treating vascular diseases. European or Swiss work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.