Equipment Development Engineer – 24 months contract — Medtronic
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
Careers that change lives start here.
Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
- Careers that change lives start here.
- Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
- may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Requirements & Specification (VOX to URS): Support the translation of Voice of Operations and Voice of Process (VOX) into User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), and initial equipment risk assessments (Machine FMEA).
Main responsibilities
- may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Requirements & Specification (VOX to URS): Support the translation of Voice of Operations and Voice of Process (VOX) into User Requirement Specifications (URS), Functional Specifications (FS), and initial equipment risk assessments (Machine FMEA).
- Vendor Integration & Design Reviews: Participate in technical design reviews (PDR/DDR) with machine builders for custom automated and semi-automated equipment, evaluating mechanical assembly, electrical schematics, control logic, and safety systems.
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Execute FAT protocols on-site at machine builder facilities.
- Test and verify machine build quality, PLC/HMI logic, safety interlocks, sensor/vision functionality, and baseline cycle times prior to shipment approval.
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) & Installation: Coordinate equipment delivery, utility connections, and SAT execution at the Tolochenaz facility.
- Track vendor punch-list resolution and verify facility and safety integration.
- Installation Qualification (IQ): Draft and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) protocols in compliance with ISO 13485 standards, ensuring all physical, electrical, utility, software, and calibration requirements are verified and documented.
- Operations Readiness: Compile equipment technical documentation (as-built drawings, spare parts lists, maintenance manuals) and assist in training maintenance technicians and process engineering teams prior to OQ/PQ execution. Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Education & Experience: Degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with 2–4 years of practical experience in equipment engineering and automated machinery, ideally within a regulated industry (Medical Device, Pharma, or Precision Engineering).
Additional details
- Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
- Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Operations Readiness: Compile equipment technical documentation (as-built drawings, spare parts lists, maintenance manuals) and assist in training maintenance technicians and process engineering teams prior to OQ/PQ execution.
- Languages: Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required.
- Hands-on experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and machinery safety/CE standards. Physical Job Requirements
Notes and original content
- A Day in the Life
- Hands-on experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and machinery safety/CE standards.
- Physical Job Requirements
Questions about this listing
What salary does Medtronic offer for this role?
Medtronic lists CHF 71'000 - 107'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. 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 Medtronic 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 Medtronic 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 Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud 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 Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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