Senior Mechatronics Engineer — Abbott
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 41 days ago
Role overview
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories , a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide.
We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology.
Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for advanced heart failure patients needing short- or long-term circulatory support.
- Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories , a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide.
- We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology.
- Main Responsibilities
- Lead and support On-Market products with activities including manufacturing, regulatory and quality aspects for the entire portfolio, e.g. obsolescence projects, complaint investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), regulatory and standard updates.
Main responsibilities
- Main Responsibilities
- Lead and support On-Market products with activities including manufacturing, regulatory and quality aspects for the entire portfolio, e.g. obsolescence projects, complaint investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), regulatory and standard updates.
- Manage multiple projects and tasks for timely completion.
- For design changes, own and support Design Control Process documentation, e.g. risk management files.
- Designing, planning, integration, execution and documentation of tests in compliance with Design Control process and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to sustain the electronics and mechanical parts of our portfolio.
- Support Product development activities on the full life-cycle of class 2 and class 3 Medical Devices.
- Active participation in internal and external audits. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent (ETH/FH or comparable education)
- 5+ years of experience in a similar position in the MedTech industry
Application process
- Then send us your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas today.
- We are looking forward to meeting you in the heart of Zurich!
- Please follow our Career site and check for available openings: The base pay for this position is
- N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: HF Heart Failure LOCATION: Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicabl
Additional details
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Active participation in internal and external audits.
- Strong background in mechatronics and electronics Solid understanding of mechanics
- English Level C2 is required, communicative German is a plus
- Please follow our Career site and check for available openings: The base pay for this position is
- N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Product Development Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Notes and original content
- Strong background in mechatronics and electronics
- Solid understanding of mechanics
- Please follow our Career site and check for available openings:
- The base pay for this position is
- N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
- JOB FAMILY:
- Product Development
- HF Heart Failure
- Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005
- ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Abbott offer for this role?
Abbott lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Abbott offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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