Sensor Development Engineer

Jobdescription

For one of our clients, a world leader in in-vitro

diagnostics, we are currently looking for a Sensor Development

Engineer.

General

Information : Start

Date :  asap

Latest Possible Start

Date :  01.03.2026

Planned Employment

Duration :  12 months contract with the possibility of

extension

• Workplace :  Rotkreuz
• Workload :  100%

Home

Office :  possible, 20%

Team :  26 team

members

Department :  BGE Sensor &

Reagents

Working

Hours :  Standard

About the job : The BGE Sensors &

Reagents team is focused on the development, characterization, and

optimization of various electrochemical and optical sensors for

medical devices in the field of IVD diagnostics. They focus on the

measurement of blood gases, electrolytes, and metabolites in whole

blood. They select electrochemical, optical, or enzymatic

measurement principles and develop the corresponding sensors to

deliver desired products.

Your

Opportunity :

Dive into the world of cutting-edge

sensor development where you'll collaborate with our expert team to

design, test, and optimize electrochemical and optical sensors used

in life-saving medical devices. This is your chance to apply your

scientific knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to

groundbreaking advancements in healthcare.

The Perfect Candidate :

Possesses a degree in

Engineering or Science, preferably in Chemistry, along with 1-3

years of experience in a chemical laboratory. Essential

qualifications also include demonstrated experience in

comprehensive material characterization using diverse techniques,

as well as strong written and verbal communication skills in

English.

Tasks &

Responsibilities : Collaborating with

technical experts in the development and enhancement of sensors for

blood gas analysis.

Contributing to sensor

design investigations by planning and conducting various material

and sensor characterization experiments and

tests.

Providing scientific expertise to the

development know-how and gaining a deep understanding of complex

electrochemical and optical sensors and processes, including their

characterization and optimization.

Managing

assigned work packages, planning and executing experiments, and

preparing detailed analyses and

documentation.

Utilizing various analytical

methods and tools for sensor and material analysis, as well as data

analysis software to compile technical

reports.

Must

Haves :

Degree in Engineering / Science

(e.g., Master's degree from a Technical University), ideally in

Chemistry, Material Science, Physical Chemistry, or a related

field

1-3 years experience in a chemical

laboratory environment

Proven experience with

comprehensive material characterization utilizing a variety of

techniques, including structural, spectroscopic, and physical

property analysis (SEM, profilometry, chemical analysis,

microscopy, etc.). This includes planning and conducting

experiments, performing data analysis, and technical

reporting

Structured and independent approach

to conducting experiments and documenting

results

Detail-oriented, adaptable, and a

collaborative team player who enjoys hands-on laboratory

work

Strong written and verbal communication

skills in English (German is a

plus)

Ready to drive global

diagnostics forward? Apply now and become an integral part of this

innovative team! We are looking forward to receiving your

application!

Application

Submission Deadline :  11.01.2026