System Engineer / System Engineeress

Company Overview

At Hamilton Medical AG, we remain true to our vision: "We drive innovation to improve people's lives." Since 1950, the Hamilton companies have been providing groundbreaking solutions for the healthcare sector. As an innovative pioneer, we excel in areas such as ventilators, automated pipetting, sample management, and the development of process sensors.

About Hamilton Medical

Hamilton Medical is a leading manufacturer of intelligent ventilators designed for various clinical environments. Whether in ICUs, emergency rescue transport, or during MRI scans, our solutions cater to a diverse range of patient groups and applications.

How You Can Make a Difference

We are seeking a System Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to high standards. This role presents an exciting opportunity to develop next-generation medical solutions. You will be pivotal in shaping complex systems from initial concept through to market-ready products, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Design Smart Systems: Define safe, reliable system architectures that align with clinical needs, customer expectations, and regulatory demands, balancing practicality and value.
• Balance Quality & Timelines: Lead the system lifecycle—from requirements through integration and validation—while ensuring safety, usability, and delivery are on track.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with project managers, engineers, and regulatory experts to transform ideas into fully realized, standards-compliant products.
• Ensure Efficient Compliance: Guide integration and verification planning with a pragmatic understanding of MDR, FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 requirements.
• Optimize Engineering Workflow: Enhance traceability and efficiency through the use of modern ALM tools and best practices in requirement and test engineering.

What You Bring

• Degree in engineering or a related technical field (B.Sc. FH, M.Sc. ETH, or equivalent).
• Several years of hands-on experience in medical device development or in other regulated fields.
• Expertise in balancing technical depth with decision-making to keep projects on track.
• A mindset geared towards continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to suggesting and implementing enhancements.
• Strong communication skills and a pragmatic problem-solving ability, enjoyed in interdisciplinary team settings.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, with a willingness to expand your knowledge. Experience with MDR, ISO 13485, FDA, or IEC 60601 is a plus.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German is a strong advantage.

Learn more about career opportunities at Hamilton at jobs.hamilton.ch.

Do you share our values and thrive in a cooperative and down-to-earth environment? At Hamilton, we offer not just a motivating workplace, but also various leisure activities and modern working conditions. Our interactions promote open communication and a pleasant working atmosphere. Become part of a team where your skills are valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged. Interested? Then apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at Show e-mail with the following details:

• Reference: JR-4580-fjm
• Contact: Aileen Hollmann