Join Our Team at Datwyler
In billions of syringes and every second car worldwide, Datwyler components significantly contribute to the safety of patients and drivers. Our high-tech company specializes in high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds lead positions in promising global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries, and a dedicated workforce of over 8,000 employees, our Switzerland-based company generates annual sales exceeding CHF 1,000 million.
Our employees are the heart of Datwyler—where we foster an environment of respect, trust, and appreciation. With deep-rooted values firmly established over our 100-year corporate history, we invite you to become a part of our dynamic team as a...
Concept Engineer (all genders)
Transportation & Electronics
We offer you the chance to bring your innovative ideas to life in a specialized, forward-looking company. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our internal departments as well as external partners. Enjoy an industry-competitive salary, five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailored training opportunities, and the opportunity to work in a vibrant, dedicated team on exciting and meaningful projects—just a few of the benefits we provide!
Your Responsibilities
From Customer Needs to Feasible Solutions
- Translate customer requirements into technically feasible, scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable production concepts, including feasibility studies on manufacturability, scalability, technical risk, and cost impact.
- Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, Application Engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure concepts align with customer expectations and business objectives.
From Concept to Flexible Manufacturing
- Design flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and mold concepts for elastomer components across the full production chain, balancing quality, efficiency, throughput, cost, and changeover flexibility.
- Specify, evaluate, and integrate automation solutions through proof-of-concept studies, benchmarking, and collaboration with suppliers and partners to ensure robust, future-ready technologies.
- Work closely with tool design, application engineering, costing, and cross-functional teams to meet production goals while monitoring emerging trends in automation, robotics, AI-adaptive systems, and smart manufacturing.
From Implementation to Continuous Improvement
- Support industrialization by providing hands-on guidance during equipment planning, procurement, commissioning, validation, and smooth handover into series production; actively participate in key project milestones (kickoff, design reviews, DOE, validation, APQP).
- Drive continuous improvement by increasing automation flexibility, reducing changeover times, minimizing manual interventions, and optimizing resource utilization.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative processing methods and technologies through technical and cost-benefit analyses, ensuring an agile, competitive, and future-ready production footprint.
Our Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or Automation Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
- Additional training in automation, robotics, or process optimization is a plus, along with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong expertise in flexible automation and process optimization, with proficiency in CAD/CAE, process simulation, production planning, and project management tools.
- A solid understanding of rubber and elastomer processing, including material behavior, tooling concepts, and throughput optimization, is essential.
- Experience with robotics or automation programming is advantageous.
- Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, able to transform customer requirements into feasible, cost-effective production concepts while managing multiple projects from concept to industrialization.
- Proven collaborator with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively across teams and stakeholders, present complex technical topics clearly, and produce precise documentation for seamless coordination with colleagues, customers, and partners.
- Fluency in English (C1) is required; good command of German (B2) is highly advantageous.
Apply Now
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 wide array of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization, and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer attractive development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. Join us and contribute your creativity and ideas!
For inquiries, please reach out to our HR Business Partner, Marko Colic, at marko.colic@datwyler.com or call us at +41 41 875 18 04.
www.datwyler.com