Development Engineer

At Straumann Group we’re on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide. United by purpose, we bring our best selves to work every day, embracing a high-performance, player-learner culture that inspires collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take charge of your own career, harnessing your skills, passion, and enthusiasm for learning to continually grow and progress.

Together, we’re not just shaping brighter smiles, we’re unlocking the potential of people everywhere, including our own.

The Development Engineer SDIS (m/f/x) is responsible for the development of the Straumann Dental Implant Systems (SDIS) portfolio within the Straumann Group. The engineer will work in interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams including product developers, product designers, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, pre-clinical operations, clinical operations and the sales organizations. The engineer enables dental professionals to positively impact the lives of their customers and patients.

The position is based in Basel-Stadt/Basel-Land, Switzerland, and reports to the Team Lead Product Development Instruments. Travel is required by up to 10%.

• Overall technical lead on demanding, cross-functional development projects under consideration of the design control process and risk management
• Evaluation of technical solutions and performance of feasibility studies
• Translation of user needs and standards into design
• Coordination of verification and validation (V&V) activities
• Coordination of design transfer activities
• Evaluation of business opportunities that come along with design modifications.
• Technical Lead in root cause investigations
• Ensure Design History File (DHF) documentation according to GDP
• Subject Matter Expert in audits
• Lead students/trainees
• Support for portfolio strategy
• Lead customer interaction

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, microengineering, bioengineering, materials sciences, or a related field of study; M.Sc. is preferred, an advanced degree may count as working experience.

• 3-5 years’ experience in a related area such as medical device development or other highly regulated products.
• Advanced experience in product development, manufacturing, and testing.
• Advanced experience with standards and regulations (MDR, FDA, ISO, ASTM).
• Sound knowledge of the design control process.
• Sound knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes (e.g., plastic and/or metal injection molding, machining, post processing).
• Sound knowledge of specific development tools (e.g., statistical analysis, FMEA, analysis of mechanical properties, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of SAP and PLM systems.
• Advanced experience with quality system audits and inspections.
• Advanced experience in operating in a matrixed environment.

• Highly team-spirited with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to take calculated risks.
• Very good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• High personal and professional ethics.
• Embraces Straumann’s Mission and Culture.
• Strong continuous improvement skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.