Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs

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Position Summary:

Research and Development of products, processes and technologies in the field of electro-mechanical hand tools for mission-critical connecting technologies. Under the lead of the Project Manager and as part of the global project team, the role drives relevant development activities with the ultimate goal to deliver innovative products and solutions to our global customers.

Essential Functions:

• Designing and developing new mechanical or electro-mechanical hand tools (Design & Industrialization) while meeting quality, cost and time (QCT) deliverables.
• Leading and coordinating individual engineering activities by applying agile project management methodologies and utilization of latest collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams)
• Coordinating and collaborating with cross-functional project team, suppliers and customers.
• Deploying state-of-the-art engineering (e.g. Design for Six Sigma) and technical risk management (e.g. FMEA) tools.
• Defining technical requirements and tracks fulfillment. Lives Zero Defect mentality by focusing on robust and reliable products and processes.
• Running feasibility studies and initiates and support related prototype manufacturing
• Planning and initiating verification activities together with Test Center.
• Supporting the group by in life management activities.

Depending on your engineering specialization, responsibilities may also include: :

• Product Design: Creating concepts and feasibility studies, detail drawings, assembly drawings, production documents, product documentation.
• Process Design: Developing robust (repeatable & reproducible) manufacturing processes. Supervising assembly of production machines/tools and ensuring smooth hand-over to global engineering.
• Testing: Executing feasibility, verification and validation tests. Consolidating and evaluating test results. Developing & continuous improving test equipment and global procedures.
• Mechatronic: Developing innovative mechatronic products and automated manufacturing processes. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proven drive (energy, determination, motivation) and a can-do mentality
• Precise working style with a high commitment to quality
• Proven analytical and engineering expertise (Design for Six Sigma, Finite Element Analysis)
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organization
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience
• High integrity, fair, emotionally mature, self aware with a high degree of intellectual curiosity

Education / Experience:

• 3+ years experience as R&D Engineer with focus on Mechanics and Mechatronics, preferably in an automotive or assembly tool OEM environment
• Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BSc, MSc) combined with relevant work experience. Affinity to electro-mechanical products
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English
• Experienced in Quality Systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Mechanics: 3D-CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks
• Mechatronics: Electrical circuits (PCB), Automation (PLC programming), Product Test Software (Labview)

The incumbent will be part of the global R&D team, contributing to global projects and activities. Global travel is required (approx 5%).