(Senior) Electrical Engineer — Abbott
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Role overview
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is a part of Abbott Laboratories , one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices.
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 acute and long-term therapy in patients with severe heart diseases.
- Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is a part of Abbott Laboratories , one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices.
- We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology.
- We are offering opportunities for development for a highly motivated specialist who thinks along and enjoys being part of a small, young team with broad responsibilities.
- Do you have what it takes?
Main responsibilities
- We are offering opportunities for development for a highly motivated specialist who thinks along and enjoys being part of a small, young team with broad responsibilities.
- Do you have what it takes?
Application process
- Then send us your application including motivation, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas in PDF format today.
- We are looking forward to meeting you. The base pay for this position is
- N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: HF Heart Failure LOCATION: Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable
Additional details
- The Equipment Engineering team works together with Maintenance Engineering and First Level Support teams to assure availability and compliance of our Test Equipment. In this function you will:
- Take ownership for equipment availability and repair Support the whole equipment lifecycle
- Support equipment related corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities Background: Electrical Engineering
- Software knowhow, at best C# and Python, experience with OpenHTF is a plus Experience with debugging Software
- We are looking forward to meeting you. The base pay for this position is
- N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Notes and original content
- The Equipment Engineering team works together with Maintenance Engineering and First Level Support teams to assure availability and compliance of our Test Equipment.
- In this function you will:
- Take ownership for equipment availability and repair
- Support the whole equipment lifecycle
- Support equipment related corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
- Desired Profile:
- Background: Electrical Engineering
- Software knowhow, at best C# and Python, experience with OpenHTF is a plus
- Experience with debugging Software
- We are looking forward to meeting you.
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?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Abbott during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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