About Datwyler
With billions of syringes in use and components in every second car worldwide, Datwyler plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of patients and drivers alike. As a high-tech company specializing in high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, we hold leading positions in attractive global markets including healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites across four continents, sales in more than 100 countries, and a workforce exceeding 8,000 employees, our Switzerland-based headquarters generates annual sales of over CHF 1,000 million.
Our Culture
At Datwyler, our employees are at the core of our operations. We prioritize respect, trust, and appreciation in our workplace culture, deeply rooted in our 100-year corporate history. We invite you to join our exceptional team as a...
Application Engineer (all genders)
Transportation & Electronics
What We Offer
Embrace the opportunity to bring your innovative ideas to life within a specialized, forward-looking company. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our customers, internal departments, and external partners. We provide an industry-competitive salary, five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse training opportunities, and the chance to engage in exciting and meaningful projects with a dedicated team.
Your Responsibilities
From Customer Needs to Co-Engineered Solutions
- Collaborate closely with customers in the early-stage co-engineering of sealing solutions, translating functional requirements into feasible, manufacturable, and cost-effective product designs.
- Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers, ensuring early project involvement, continuous alignment, and seamless integration of feedback throughout the development process.
From Concept to Optimized Product Design
- Lead the design and 3D modeling of components and assemblies, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, sustainability, and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
- Initiate and interpret simulations (e.g., FEA, mold flow, demolding studies) in collaboration with internal experts to validate and optimize product performance.
- Create and maintain precise technical documentation, including drawings with GD&T, specifications, and reports to ensure clarity and alignment with customers and internal stakeholders.
From Optimization to Innovation
- Drive continuous improvement by integrating feedback from prototyping, testing, and production, leveraging new materials, technologies, and innovations to enhance performance, reduce costs, and strengthen market competitiveness.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging materials, and advanced manufacturing technologies to deliver innovative solutions and protect intellectual property through patent filings.
Our Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Polymer Engineering, preferably with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in product development and simulation-based optimization.
- Proven ability to build strong technical customer relationships and engage early in projects to co-develop optimized, functional, and cost-efficient solutions. In-depth understanding of customer applications, end markets, and automotive requirements relevant to the Transportation & Electronics (T&E) Business Unit.
- Expertise across the full product development cycle, from CAD modeling and FEA to prototyping and manufacturing. Advanced skills in 3D modeling, design optimization, and GD&T, combined with solid knowledge of polymers and elastomers.
- Strong analytical mindset with a proven track record of addressing complex product development challenges and delivering clear, concise technical documentation to support both customer requirements and internal project governance.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while serving as the primary technical interface to the customer. Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Fluent English (C1) required; good command of German (B2) is an advantage.
Apply Online
To become part of our innovative team, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Be Yourself at Datwyler
We believe that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a plethora of career opportunities within an international environment. Together, we are enhancing our agility, accelerating digitalization, and promoting sustainability. We offer motivated and talented employees unique development opportunities with training and assignments globally. With us, you are empowered to contribute your creativity and ideas.
For questions, please feel free to reach out to Marko Colic (Manager HR Europe) and the recruiting team by email at marko.colic@datwyler.com or by phone at +41 41 875 13 50.
Visit our website: www.datwyler.com