R&D Junior Product Development Engineer
As Product Development Engineer you will play a key role in sustaining our legacy product portfolio. You'll work hands-on on design changes, support verification & validation activities and quality investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams including injection molding. If you are passionate about medical technology and enjoy practical engineering that makes difference, then
Join Medela and help us turn science into care
Internship Product Development EngineerYour responsibilities
Execute mechanical and material design changes and maintain technical documentation.
Support injection molding team with design adaptations and tooling updates.
Collaborate with suppliers on technical aspects of component changes.
Ensure product documentation is complete and compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
Plan and support verification and validation activities for design changes and prepare the documentation for V&V reports. Coordinate external lab testing and evaluate results.
Execute complaint investigations and provide technical input for and NCRs. Support Quality Engineering in root cause analysis and corrective actions. Participate in design reviews and risk assessments (DFMEA, PFMEA, System Risk Analysis).
What you bring along
Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
0–1 years of experience in product development or sustaining engineering, preferably in medical de-vices or regulated industries.
Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Creo) and PLM systems.
Good physics knowledge, e.g. from the fields of vacuum technology, mechanics, fluiddynamics, material properties. Basic knowledge of injection molding and plastic materials.
Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Fluent in English, German is a plus.
Location
This is a Zug-based hybrid role, with some in-office days each week to enable rapid collaboration.
What we offer
Impact: You'll have a profound impact on product and solution development, improving the lives of millions of mothers, babies and patients. / Together, we pursue one goal: improving the lives of mothers, babies and patients by translating science into care
Medela Family: A collaborative culture characterized by inclusivity and respect. We foster engagement and value every member of our team. / We are focused to create a culture of belonging and a workplace that fosters engagement.
Balance: We offer flexibility, if your role allows, you can work up to 3 days per week working from home. We offer a variety of activities supporting health and well-being.
Development Opportunities: Take ownership, we have a range of learning initiatives to provide in personal and professional growth.
Competitive package: Benefits align with international benchmarks, including extended maternity/paternity leave, insurances, and additional vacation or bridge days.
We focus on the personality and professional skills of our candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcome applications from all individuals.
Due to work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss Nationals, UK, EU citizens as well as relevant work-permit holders for Switzerland.
For this recruitment we will not consider any applications sent through by agencies.