Join Datwyler: Where Innovation Meets Quality
In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of patients and drivers. As a high-tech company, we specialize in high-quality, system-critical elastomer components, holding prominent positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry, and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites across four continents, sales in more than 100 countries, and a workforce of over 8,000 employees, our Switzerland-based headquarters generates annual sales exceeding CHF 1,000 million.
Our employees are the heart of Datwyler. We cultivate an environment of respect, trust, and appreciation. With strong roots and values cultivated over our 100-year history, we invite you to become part of our dynamic team as a...
Technician Advanced Technology - Rapid Prototyping & Lab Support
To enhance our Advanced Technology Department at Datwyler, we are seeking a hands-on Technician to support our team in innovative projects involving rapid prototyping, novel welding, and printing methods.
Responsibilities
- Support innovative R&D and Advanced Technology projects (rapid prototyping, novel welding, and printing methods)
- Operate 3D printers (start jobs, monitor prints, and perform basic troubleshooting)
- Clean and post-process printed parts (washing, curing, finishing, visual inspection)
- Monitor stock levels and order resins and other consumables promptly
- Prepare and conduct moulding trials, including inserts and tool preparation
- Prepare rubber and other materials for trials (e.g., cutting into strips/straps)
- Prepare parts and samples for overmoulding and further testing (cutting, labelling, etc.)
- Document processes, parameters, and test results in an organized manner
- Operate relevant machines (printing, moulding, welding, etc.)
- Support setting and adjusting process parameters in collaboration with engineers
- Conduct test series to optimize processes (e.g., welding bipolar plates, prototyping routes)
- Coordinate prototyping trials with the prototyping department and production
- Ensure parts and samples are prepared on time for project milestones
Profile
- Completed technical education (e.g., lab technician, polymechanic, production technician, materials technician) or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in rubber and/or polymer molding
- A background in a lab, prototyping, production, or workshop environment is preferred
- Ideally, some exposure to 3D printing, polymer welding or similar manufacturing processes, or a strong motivation to learn
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and an eagerness to maintain organized records
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn how to operate complex machines and understand process parameters
- Team player capable of collaborating across various functions (R&D, production, quality, etc.)
- Good communication skills in English; German is an advantage
What We Offer
- An exciting role at the intersection of innovation, prototyping, and production within Datwyler
- The opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to future solutions for our customers
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary Advanced Technology team with opportunities for learning and growth
- Modern lab infrastructure and the chance to have a direct impact on projects, processes, and products
Apply online using the form below. Please note that 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 range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are enhancing agility, accelerating digitalization, and promoting sustainability. For motivated and talented individuals, we offer exciting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global context. Join us and contribute your creativity and ideas.
For further inquiries, please contact Marko Colic (Manager HR Europe) via email at marko.colic@datwyler.com or by phone at +41 875 13 50.
Visit us at www.datwyler.com.