Mechanical Test Engineer 40-80% (a)Michael Page

For our client, an international manufacturer of advanced drug delivery systems in Zug area, we're looking for a (Senior) Mechanical Test Engineer (40-80%) for primary packaging such as auto-injectors or pen injectors, starting latest mid June for the next six months.

Depending on the project, there might be extension options. Mainly remote work possible but the candidate has to be based in Switzerland. Remote work from abroad only 10% of the time possible.

The Mechanical Test Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks areas:

• Planning and coordinating analytical tests execution at external laboratories
• Planning, preparing/developing & execute some tests internally when necessary
• Analysing test results (including chromatographical data, statistics) and documenting them in form of a test report
• Supporting the building and maintenance of the LAB (as needed)
• Creating documentation required to comply with established processes (as needed)
• NOTE: Depending on the experience and seniority level tasks can be extended with a focus on mechanical testing of packaging products such as auto-injectors or pen injectors

The successful candidate must have:

• Master's in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymers Science and Engineering, or in a related field, OR accomplished apprenticeship in related field AND several years work experience in primary packing/mechanical testing
• 3-5 years experience in similar role for medical products (e.g. drug delivery systems, plastic primary packaging containers, pharma)
• Knowledge about Extractable & Leachable studies, NIOSH testing
• Preferably: Hands-on experience in mechanical testing/fluid mechanics and test method development
• Proven experience in writing test plans/reports and quality records
• Knowledge in statistical data analysis with tools such as Minitab
• Business and Academic English fluency is a must, German skills are an advantage

Pro-active and results oriented person able to work independently and push for results