Date: Nov 28, 2024
Location: Schattdorf, CH, 6467
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.
Our employees are the heart of Datwyler - we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100-year corporate history.
Datwyler has developed an innovative form of disruptive technology, based on electro-active polymers (EAP) with unique features, which has potential applications beyond currently established solutions. A dedicated team is in place, focusing on the industrialization and commercialization of the technology across industries and markets. To enhance this talented team, we are looking for an engineer with a hands-on, creative and innovative mindset.
Product Development Engineer EAP (f/m/d)
Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
We offer you the opportunity to implement and expand your innovative ideas in a specialized, future-oriented company. This position enables you to work with our customers, internal departments, international sites and external partners. An interesting and comprehensive onboarding program, diverse and tailor-made training opportunities, attractive working conditions, a colourful and dedicated team with exciting tasks, are just some of the benefits we offer you!
Your responsibilities
- Development, identification and evaluation of EAP products and applications
- Determination of user requirements and preparation of product analyses / benchmarking
- Definition of electrical and mechanical interfaces
- Conception/realisation of prototypes and functional demonstrators
- Support in the development of manufacturing processes
- Promotion of the unique technology and associated applications within the relevant markets in close collaboration with internal departments, partners and other stakeholders
- Lead technical discussions with customers and interested parties to identify potential application areas through to subsequent application development
- Supporting customer projects by providing technical advice and imparting specific product knowledge and information
Our requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation, robotics, systems engineering or microtechnology with interdisciplinary knowledge
- 2-3 years of professional experience as a product development engineer, preferably in the field of actuator applications
- Initiative and results-orientated personality with strong communication skills and a passion for innovation and technology
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
- Very good written and spoken German and English (both at least level B2)
Ready to start? Then apply directly via the "Apply now" button! Julia Mathis (HR Business Partner) is looking forward to meeting you and is available for further questions via email (julia.mathis@datwyler.com) or by phone (+41 41 875 12 83).
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.