Job Description
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories, a Fortune 500 company with over 115,000 employees worldwide. We are the global market leader in implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, developed and manufactured in Zurich, are designed for advanced heart failure patients in need of short- or long-term circulatory support.
Situated in the heart of Zurich, our location employs around 130 individuals across development, quality, and production of the CentriMag System and the HeartMate 3. We are currently seeking a motivated and talented
Sr. Mechatronics Engineer
Join our dynamic team in Zurich, where you will be responsible for design updates and maintenance of mechatronic devices and consumables for our blood pump systems. Your contributions will help ensure that our products remain at the forefront of innovation and meet the highest industry standards. In this role, you will interface and collaborate with cross-functional teams in both Switzerland and the United States.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and support On-Market products through activities related to manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across the entire portfolio, including obsolescence projects and complaint investigations.
- Manage multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Own and support Design Control Process documentation for design changes, including risk management files.
- Design, plan, integrate, execute, and document tests in accordance with Design Control processes and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to maintain the electronics and mechanical components of our product portfolio.
- Support product development activities throughout the full lifecycle of class 2 and class 3 medical devices.
- Actively participate in internal and external audits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (ETH/FH or comparable education).
- 5+ years of experience in a similar position within the MedTech industry.
- Strong background in mechatronics and electronics.
- Solid understanding of mechanics.
- Basic understanding of embedded software architecture and documentation.
- Experience in planning and executing design verification.
- Knowledge of medical standards such as IEC 60601, ISO 13485, FDA 21CFR820, ISO 14971, MDR, GMP, and GDP.
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Flexible collaborator with a precise working style and thorough documentation practices.
- Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional project team (Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, etc.).
- Fluency in English (Level C2) is required; communicative German is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with electronics obsolescence activities.
- Familiarity with Windchill (PLM and Change Control system), Altium (PCB Design), and SolidWorks (CAD).
- Experience in the manufacture of mechatronic medical devices.
- Knowledge of statistical methods, techniques, and software tools.
We seek a service-oriented individual with a strong maker mentality who is eager to join our enthusiastic team with broad responsibilities.
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.