Date: Sep 3, 2025
Location: CN, 511734
Company: Datwyler
In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.
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Goal
The Application Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting the design and development of innovative, functional, and manufacturable products that meet customer needs and market demands. Operating at the intersection of engineering, sales, and customer development, the role ensures that product designs align with technical requirements, commercial objectives, and manufacturing capabilities. This includes co-engineering with customers, applying design optimization techniques, and driving continuous improvement based on lifecycle feedback. The Application Engineer also directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority over planning, organization, control, integration, and execution of engineering projects within the assigned area of responsibility.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the design and 3D modelling of components and assemblies, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, sustainability and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
- Create technical drawings with appropriate dimensioning and GD&T, aligned with application and production needs, and ensure the inclusion of necessary information regarding warranty limitations and liability to support legal and contractual clarity.
- Initiate finite element analyses (FEA) in collaboration with the simulation department and interpret results to optimize product performance and validate design concepts, including mold flow and demolding studies when necessary.
- Collaborate in co-engineering activities with customer technical teams, aligning product designs with functional requirements, manufacturability, and cost targets.
- Initiate material selection, development, and testing in accordance with customer specifications, in collaboration with material development, and ensure functional testing is carried out under the duty of the customer using prototypes.
- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports for both internal stakeholders and customers, supporting communication and decision-making throughout the development process.
- Drive continuous improvement activities by incorporating feedback from prototyping, testing, and production to enhance product performance and reduce waste or cost.Stay current with industry trends, materials, and manufacturing technologies to ensure innovative and competitive product solutions that meet evolving market needs, while additionally protecting the intellectual property of designs by filing patent
Profile
- Bachelor or Master degree in mechanical or polymer engineering.
- 2+ years experience in 3D modelling and drafting, CAD, Microsoft Office, knowledge of FEA for design optimization.
- Rubber industry experience preferred, understanding of raw materials, tooling, and molding processes.
- Proficient in using SolidWorks or other 3D design tool.
- Excellent communication skills and team spirit.
- Good English speaking and writing skills.
Be yourself at Datwyler
We are convinced 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 increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.