For one of our clients, a world leader in in-vitro diagnostics, we are currently looking for a Senior Instrument Integration Engineer.
General Information:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Latest possible start date: 01.09.2026
- Planned Employment Duration: min 1 year with the possibility of extension
- Workplace: Rotkreuz
- Workload: 100%
- Home Office: possible only on exceptional cases
- Team: 16 people
- Department: Instrument Integration Benchtop (DSRNCD7E)
- Working Hours: Standard
About the job:
As an Instrument Integration Engineer, you take on a key role in ensuring the harmonious integration of hardware and software components to guarantee optimal instrument functionality. You accompany the entire instrument lifecycle—from the concept phase through development and validation to market launch. In this position, you contribute significantly to ensuring that all system components work together smoothly and, through your expertise, ensure that the final product meets the highest quality and performance standards. Your work forms the basis for the successful realization of modern diagnostic and analysis instruments that are indispensable in a variety of applications and industries.
The perfect candidate:
Possesses the ability to work independently as well as in a team, combined with a spirit of innovation and pronounced problem-solving skills.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Integration Leadership: Lead the integration of hardware and software components, driving activities throughout the entire instrument lifecycle. Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring seamless functionality and alignment with project goals.
- Methodological Planning: Independently design, plan, execute, and document development activities. Utilize advanced methodologies (e.g., Design of Experiments/DoE) to optimize experimental planning and coordination.
- Technical Problem Solving: Lead interdisciplinary troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Provide expert technical input to resolve complex issues with high autonomy. Concept & Strategy: Contribute to product concepts, system requirements, and architecture design, ensuring alignment with project goals and diagnostic standards.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Perform in-depth analysis of test results using statistical methods. Interpret trends and correlations to generate reports that drive strategic decision-making.
- SME & Mentorship: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration. Provide supervision and guidance to team members, foster open communication, and represent the project in internal and external R&D meetings.
- Innovation: Actively contribute to innovation efforts, including intellectual property creation and the continuous improvement of quality management and integration processes.
Must Haves:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or a Swiss Federal Diploma from a University of Applied Sciences (FH) or College of Higher Education (HF) in a scientific or technical field (e.g., Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering), or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in medical device development
- Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and their application in instrument development
- Proven proficiency in data analysis, evaluation, and the application of statistical methods
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus
- High level of autonomy, proactive problem-solving, strong leadership/mentorship capabilities, and a commitment to collaborative, cross-functional teamwork
Nice to haves:
- Tools / IT knowledge is an advantage but not a must: Python, Jira, Retina
Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!
Application Submission Deadline: 08.07.2026
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