Materials Engineer 80 – 100 % (w/m/d)

True to the vision “We drive innovation to improve people’s lives”, the Hamilton companies have been providing solutions for the health sector since 1950. We are an innovative pioneer in the fields of ventilators, automated pipetting, sample management and in the development of process sensors.

Hamilton Medical is a leading manufacturer of intelligent ventilators. Whether in ICUs, during emergency rescue transport or an MRI scan – our solutions cover a multitude of patient groups, applications and environments.

How you can make a difference:

• Lead material selection process (evaluation, recommendation, and decision) in the different stages of the innovation process (discovery, development, and post-market).
• Develop and maintain the knowledge development through internal activities, external cooperations (research institutes, commercial partners, …) and scouting.
• Develop and maintain the knowledge capture through systematically collecting and storing explicit and tacit knowledge.
• Develop and maintain knowledge distribution through internal training and exchanges.
• Technical responsibility and maintenance of material portfolio (plastic resins, compounds, masterbatches, additives).
• Support supply chain in evaluation of material suppliers and coordination of initial material sourcing.
• Collaboration with supply chain to collect and interpret documentation for raw materials and manage them in document management system.
• Collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and Biocompatibility in material compliance and biological evaluation related topics.

That’s what you bring along:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in plastic engineering, material science, or mechanical engineering.
• Distinct expertise in material and product compliance for medical devices.
• Proven expertise in plastics material and processing of polymer materials.
• Outstanding leadership and social skills.
• Curious, creative and innovative mindset.
• Good knowledge in German and English (spoken and written)

Learn more about career opportunities at Hamilton at jobs.hamilton.ch.

Do you share our values and feel at home in a cooperative and down-to-earth environment? At Hamilton, we not only offer a motivating working environment, but also various leisure activities and modern working conditions. Our interactions at eye level encourage open communication and a pleasant working environment. Become part of a team where your skills are valued and innovative ideas are fostered. Interested? Then apply online using the "Apply now" button. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@hamilton.ch with the following details:

Reference: JR-5429-fjm/Contact: Juli Thomann

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