Method Developer – Medical Device R&D (m/f/d) Teilzeit

Are you an experienced technical specialist with a strong background in mechanical design, laboratory testing and method development within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry? Do you enjoy developing innovative testing solutions, designing complex fixtures and combining engineering expertise with statistical analysis and programming?

For a leading international pharmaceutical company in Basel, an experienced Method Developer – Medical Device R&D (m/f/d) is sought to support Research & Development activities within the Medical Device area. In this role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of laboratory test methods, design sophisticated testing equipment and implement innovative technical solutions to enhance measurement systems and testing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design complex fixtures using SolidWorks to support the development, improvement and enhancement of laboratory test methods and testing equipment.
• Develop SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies to model active fixture systems with multiple interacting components, enabling the simulation of complex fixture cycles prior to physical manufacturing.
• Design, manufacture and test surrogate devices to support the validation of test methods.
• Perform statistical data analysis using Minitab to assess readiness for test method validation and support method development activities.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, particularly ZwickRoell GmbH, to investigate technical issues, identify root causes and implement effective troubleshooting solutions.
• Develop and apply advanced mathematical and statistical approaches to investigate signal-processing parameters and improve measurement system performance.
• Create advanced ZIMT scripts to implement additional functionality and automation beyond the capabilities of the existing TestXpert HMI.
• Leverage AI-assisted approaches to enhance and accelerate development projects involving programming, including Arduino-driven electronic surrogate devices.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise in SolidWorks and proven experience designing complex fixtures for laboratory testing equipment and method development.
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies, particularly for modelling and simulating active fixture systems with multiple interacting components.
• Proven experience in designing, developing and optimizing surrogate devices.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical data analysis and strong practical experience with statistical software, particularly Minitab .
• Expert-level programming skills in developing ZIMT scripts for use with TestXpert III.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• High level of motivation, resilience and ability to manage a demanding workload while consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with or access to NRV, SolidWorks , TestXpert III and 1-QEM (Novartis internal systems) is considered an advantage.
• Availability during European working hours to ensure effective coordination of work packages and project status updates.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual vacation based on a 40-hour working week.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with more than 5,000 online courses.
• Financial support for professional certifications and further education.
• Reka Card contribution of 20%, up to CHF 2,400 per year.
• Annual fitness contribution of CHF 400.

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Verschlagwortet als: Medical Device R&D, Method Developer