Sr. Micro-Mechanical R&D Engineer

Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland Sàrl, a subsidiary of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a MedTech start-up located in EPFL’s Innovation Park in Lausanne, Switzerland. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company based in San Diego, California. Together we are creating new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers through a positively different experience.

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland Sàrl, a subsidiary of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a MedTech start-up located in EPFL’s Innovation Park in Lausanne, Switzerland. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company based in San Diego, California. Together we are creating new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers through a positively different experience.

INNOVATE EVERYDAY:

Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland is developing Sigi™, a next-generation insulin “patch pump” that will offer additional treatment options for people with diabetes. This pump is based on a patented microfluidics technology developed in-house over the past 6 years. You can find out more about Sigi here.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Sr. Micro-Mechanical R&D Engineer will have to work within the Consumable Mechanical Engineering team at Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland on SigiTM, the new-generation insulin patch pump for people with diabetes. He/she will have to collaborate with fellow engineers on the development of the product by leading one or more technical projects. A major challenge of Sigi consumables development is designing a high-quality medical product fit for large scale manufacturing (+10M units/year).
The Sr Micro-Mechanical R&D engineer will be accountable for designing test benches, perform characterization testing and document results and will work in collaboration with the design engineers to transform testing findings into redesign of the parts used within the Sigi system.

Working from Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland’s office onsite in Switzerland, you’ll have to….

• Be part of a cross-functional team that includes other departments, especially Mechanical Durable team, Electronics team and Software team.
• Understand & challenge the product specifications
• Collaborate frequently with Manufacturing team to support them with high quality manufacturing tools for small volume manufacturing
• Create and maintain CAD Design on several Test Bench Part
• Imagine, define, and implement testing methods
• Manufacture in small quantities R&D samples
• Independently manage and challenge third-party vendors.
• Update tolerancing calculations to support large volume use and manufacturing.
• Key contributor for the creation of smart characterization testing plan on fit-for-purpose products or on sub-assemblies, from prototype phase up to design verification phase.
• Ensure proper documentation/traceability of test reports, design decision and samples.
• Coordinate frequently with management and ensures proper reporting and issue escalation
• Support design control process by on-time delivery of assigned documents
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

YOU'RE AWESOME AT:

• Very hands-on engineer with a passion for technology and microtechnology.
• Highly motivated to design and build mechanical systems him/herself, right down to the smallest detail.
• Passionate about the reliability and functionality of medical systems - for the happiness and safety of patients.
• Good observation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment, as part of a small team.
• Fluency in French, excellent knowledge of English.
• Good experience in 3D design tools (SolidWorks, PDM).
• Good knowledge in plastic injection molding.
• Knowledge in medical manufacturing validation, GMP an asset.

YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microtechnology engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• +12 years’ experience working in microtechnology with a Bachelor’s degree or +10 years’ experiences with a Master
• Demonstrated experience of microtechnology projects.
• Experience in working in an ISO 13485 environment.
• Experience in writing requirements and technical specifications.
• Experience with measuring systems, fluid measurement an asset.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

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