Testing Technician

Job Title: Testing Engineer

Work Location: Lucerne

Country: Switzerland

Duration: 12 months

Salary: Competitive market salary

Your main duties as a Testing Engineer will include:

• Performing mechanical and functional testing under supervision to assess functional requirements of implants and instruments.
• Providing testing to support design characterization, verification, risk assessment and supplier changes of orthopaedic implants and instrumentation. This includes communication with multiple disciplines, knowledge of mechanical testing apparatus/methodology, and data reporting.
• Executing mechanical testing to assess functional requirements of implants and instruments, including fatigue, endurance, static testing, tensile testing, corrosion testing, and load to failure.
• Preparing test specimens and conduct laboratory experiments per provided protocols (Instron, MTS).

Additional duties will include:

• Analyzing data and perform statistical analysis.
• Writing reports and document test results and procedures, including the maintenance of laboratory records.
• Ensuring adherence to all company safety policies and procedures and other safety precautions within the work area.
• Clearly and professionally communicating test findings, technical challenges, and proposed resolutions.

Your Background:

• 1-2 years of experience with Mechanical testing (fatigue, endurance etc.).
• Technical Degree, ideally in Biomechanical engineer or similar.
• Ability to perform duties per policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in data entry on spreadsheet and database applications.
• Medical devices or regulated industries background.
• Familiarity with material manufacturing processes; material mechanical, physical, and chemical testing; and material characterization is preferred.

Language Requirements:

German and English ability C1/2 written and verbal.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland. Please quote job reference in all correspondence.