R&D Associate Engineer

Job description

For our client, an international company based in Schaffhausen, we are looking for a motivated, results-oriented, and highly skilled R&D Associate Engineer (m/f/d).

• Start:
  As soon as possible / By agreement

• Duration: 1 year

• Workplace:
  Schaffhausen

• Workload: 100%

• Remote/Home Office:
  Hybrid – Onsite position with the option for up to 20% remote work.

• Product Engineering Support:
  Execute assigned product development tasks and design optimizations for the existing product portfolio by applying strong technical knowledge. Identify technical problems and actively contribute to effective solutions.

• Design & Concept Development:
  Develop innovative design concepts to address assigned tasks. Ensure manufacturing-ready design of components (such as plastic, stamped, and bended parts) in close collaboration with relevant departments and product teams.

• Innovation & Creativity:
  Identify, propose, and implement innovative technology developments and solutions. Bring your own creative ideas to the table to advance low-voltage products and systems.

• Collaboration & Project Support:
  Collaborate proactively with cross-functional project and product teams to integrate and implement design solutions smoothly.

• Documentation & Reporting:
  Meticulously document engineering work steps and actively participate in creating technical written reports for the department.

• Academic Background:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in a relevant engineering field.

• Technical Expertise:
  Strong technical knowledge in the design of plastic components as well as stamped/bended parts. Ideal candidates will also have foundational technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in low-voltage products.

• Design & Tools Mastery:
  Proficient in using CAD software (preferably Solid Works) and MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).

• Mindset & Working Style:
  High degree of self-motivation, a quick learner, and a results-oriented approach with a positive, proactive attitude. Demonstrated technical competence within your own area of responsibility.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate comfortably in both written and spoken English and German. Excellent English-only speakers with the right technical background will also be considered.