Senior Instrument Integration Engineer

Senior Instrument Integration Engineer

m/f/d, Zug

Job profile (5JTZ59)

• Life Sciences - Engineering
• Zug
• Contracting
• Full Time
• ASAP - 31.08.2027
• Medical Device Development, IVD, DoE, RCA, Python

For our client in the diagnostics sector, we are looking for an Instrument Integration Engineer based in Rotkreuz. In this role, you will take on a key technical position in the integration of hardware and software components and accompany the entire instrument lifecycle - from concept phase through development and validation to market launch.

• Start: asap, latest 01.09.2026
• Duration: minimum 1 year
• Extension: very likely
• Workload: 100%
• Location: Rotkreuz
• Home Office: only possible in exceptional cases and upon consultation
• Workmodel: Contracting

Your tasks:

• Integration Leadership: Lead the integration of hardware and software components, driving activities throughout the entire instrument lifecycle. Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring seamless functionality and alignment with project goals.
• Methodological Planning: Independently design, plan, execute, and document development activities. Utilize advanced methodologies, e.g. Design of Experiments/DoE, to optimize experimental planning and coordination.
• Technical Problem Solving: Lead interdisciplinary troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Provide expert technical input to resolve complex issues with high autonomy.
• Concept & Strategy: Contribute to product concepts, system requirements, and architecture design, ensuring alignment with project goals and diagnostic standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Perform in-depth analysis of test results using statistical methods. Interpret trends and correlations to generate reports that drive strategic decision-making.
• SME & Mentorship: Act as the Subject Matter Expert, SME, for integration. Provide supervision and guidance to team members, foster open communication, and represent the project in internal and external R&D meetings.
• Innovation: Actively contribute to innovation efforts, including intellectual property creation and the continuous improvement of quality management and integration processes.

Your profile

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or a Swiss Federal Diploma from a University of Applied Sciences (FH) or College of Higher Education (HF) in a scientific or technical field (e.g., Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering), or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in medical device development
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and their application in instrument development
• Proven proficiency in data analysis, evaluation, and the application of statistical methods
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus
• High level of autonomy, proactive problem-solving, strong leadership/mentorship capabilities, and a commitment to collaborative, cross-functional teamwork

Nice to haves:

• Tools / IT knowledge is an advantage but not a must: Python, Jira, Retina

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