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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Concept Engineer (all genders)

Transportation & Electronics

We offer you the chance to bring your innovative ideas to life in a specialized, forward-looking company. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our internal departments as well as external partners. Enjoy an industry-competitive salary, five weeks of vacation, a comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailored training opportunities, and the chance to work in a vibrant, dedicated team on exciting and meaningful projects – just some of the benefits we provide!

Your responsibilities

From Customer Needs to Feasible Solutions

• Translate customer requirements into technically feasible, scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable production concepts, incl. feasibility studies on manufacturability, scalability, technical risk, and cost impact.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, Application Engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure concepts align with customer expectations and business objectives.

From Concept to Flexible Manufacturing

• Design flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) and mold concepts for elastomer components across the full production chain, balancing quality, efficiency, throughput, cost, and changeover flexibility.
• Specify, evaluate, and integrate automation solutions through proof-of-concept studies, benchmarking, and collaboration with suppliers and partners to ensure robust, future-ready technologies.
• Work closely with tool design, application engineering, costing, and cross-functional teams to meet production goals while monitoring emerging trends in automation, robotics, AI-adaptive systems, and smart manufacturing.

From Implementation to Continuous Improvement

• Support industrialization by providing hands-on guidance during equipment planning, procurement, commissioning, validation, and smooth handover into series production; actively participate in key project milestones (kickoff, design reviews, DOE, validation, APQP).
• Drive continuous improvement by increasing automation flexibility, reducing changeover times, minimizing manual interventions, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative processing methods and technologies through technical and cost-benefit analyses, ensuring an agile, competitive, and future-ready production footprint.

Our requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or Automation Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification such as Polymer Technician HF/FH.
• Additional training in automation, robotics, or process optimization is a plus, along with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong expertise in flexible automation and process optimization, with proficiency in CAD/CAE, process simulation, production planning, and project management tools.
• A solid understanding of rubber and elastomer processing, including material behavior, tooling concepts, and throughput optimization, is essential.
• Experience with robotics or automation programming is an advantage.
  Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, able to turn customer requirements into feasible, cost-effective production concepts, and manage multiple projects from concept to industrialization while meeting business objectives.
• Proven collaborator with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively across teams and stakeholders, clearly present complex technical topics, and produce precise documentation for smooth coordination with colleagues, customers, and partners.
• Fluent English (C1) is required, and a good command of German (B2) is highly advantageous.

Ready to start? Marko Colic (HR Business Partner) and the recruiting team are looking forward to getting to know you. Feel free to reach out with any questions by email (marko.colic@datwyler.com) or phone (+41 41 875 18 04).

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.

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