Quality Engineer / Quality Engineeress

Versive / Wyss Zurich

At Versive, we are revolutionizing manual wheelchair use through our patented steering-by-leaning system, enhancing propulsion efficiency up to twice as much, enabling effortless one-handed mobility, and providing a smooth, intuitive movement experience.

Founded as a Wyss Zurich Project in 2025, we are expanding our team to bring this groundbreaking technology to market, with the ultimate aim of improving the mobility and activity of our users. If you are passionate about impactful design, inclusive technology, and meaningful innovation, we would love to hear from you!

The Wyss Zurich Translational Center (Wyss Zurich) is a distinct accelerator integrated within ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, dedicated to the advancements in regenerative medicine, robotics, and medical devices/bionics technologies. Established through a generous contribution from Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Zurich fosters translational projects arising from ETH Zurich and/or the University of Zurich while supporting initiatives that focus on developing treatment protocols, clinical therapies, and pioneering technologies.

Quality Engineer Position

As our Quality Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the R&D team to lead our testing and quality assurance efforts. You will be instrumental in implementing our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that our Class I medical devices adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Your role will also involve shaping our agile startup culture, promoting a collective commitment to delivering impactful, user-centered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a QMS compliant with ISO 13485, in collaboration with Wyss Zurich QM experts
• Drive requirements engineering in close alignment with R&D
• Lead risk management activities, including risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Oversee and perform in-house durability testing of our wheelchairs
• Plan and coordinate usability and clinical evaluations
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for CE marking
• Liaise with external regulatory partners to ensure alignment during development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, health sciences, or a related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in medical device development
• Solid knowledge of ISO 13485 and related regulatory frameworks
• Experience with CE marking or FDA clearance for Class I medical devices (preferred)
• Training or experience in design, manufacturing, or quality control is a plus
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
• Experience in regulatory affairs is an advantage
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and excited about working in a startup environment
• Willing to work on-site in Zurich

What We Offer

• A motivated, mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives
• A culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation
• The chance to shape a growing company from the ground up
• An inclusive, supportive work environment with strong team spirit
• Benefits aligned with the ETH Zurich employee benefits program

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For further information about us, please visit our website. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Stefan Villiger at stefan.villiger@wysszurich.ch or Dr. Reto Togni at reto.togni@wysszurich.ch (no applications).

Please note that the pre-selection process is conducted by responsible recruiters, not by artificial intelligence. For recruitment services, the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.