Quality Engineer / Quality Engineeress

About Versive

At Versive, we’re transforming manual wheelchair use with our patented steering-by-leaning system, making propulsion up to twice as efficient. Our technology enables easy one-handed propulsion and delivers 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 and improve the mobility and activity of our users. If you’re passionate about impactful design, inclusive technology, and meaningful innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

About Wyss Zurich

The Wyss Zurich Translational Center is a unique accelerator, embedded within ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. It is dedicated to emerging fields such as regenerative medicine, robotics, and medical devices/bionics technologies. Established through a generous donation from Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. hc. mult. Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Zurich fosters translational projects from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, with a focus on developing treatment protocols, clinical therapies, novel technologies, and intelligent systems.

Position Overview: Quality Engineer

As our Quality Engineer, you will collaborate closely with the R&D team to lead our testing and quality assurance efforts. You will drive the implementation of our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure that our Class I medical devices meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will help shape our agile startup culture and champion a shared 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 a strong team spirit.
• Benefits aligned with the ETH Zurich employee benefits program.

We look forward to receiving your online application using the form below. Please include the following documents:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Diplomas

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For further information about us, please visit our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Stefan Villiger (stefan.villiger@wysszurich.ch) or Dr. Reto Togni (reto.togni@wysszurich.ch).

We would like to highlight that the pre-selection process is carried out by responsible recruiters, not through artificial intelligence.

For recruitment services, the GTC of ETH Zurich apply.