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R&D Mechanical Engineer

Job in 1066, Epalinges, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland
Listing for: Distalmotion SA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 140000 CHF Yearly CHF 100000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Epalinges

As a R&D Mechanical Engineer within our Mechanical team, you will lead development of mechanical systems and subsystems of our next-generation surgical robot from the early concept to the to a verified product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESR&D & Mechatronic Subsystem Design
  • Lead the end-to-end design and development of high-precision mechatronic subsystems for surgical robotics, translating clinical and industrial design inputs into simple and robust mechanical solutions.
  • Execute detailed design work utilizing 3D CAD (Solidworks), finite element analysis (FEA), and worst-case tolerance stack-up analyses. And applying DFM/DFA principles to optimize cost, yield, and assembly efficiency.
  • Collaborate within cross-functional R&D teams (Electrical, Software, Systems, and Clinical) to rapidly prototype, validate, and iterate robotic platforms and subsystems.
Verification, Testing & Tooling
  • Architect, build and document custom mechatronic test benches and automated test fixtures for design verification, fatigue testing, and end-of-line production testing.
  • Author and execute verification protocols and reports to prove subsystem performance against medical device requirements.
Design Transfer & Supply Chain
  • Support Design Transfer to Contract Manufacturers, by transferring technical knowledge to industrialization teams, reviewing Work Instructions and pFMEAs, and supporting process-specific tool development.
  • Support mechanical supplier selection and qualification, support root-cause analyses for supplier-related quality issues (NC/CAPA).
Medical Device Compliance & Lifecycle
  • Maintain full compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1, ISO 14971) and author compliant Design History File (DHF) documentation.
  • Plan and execute Engineering Change Requests, ensuring robust risk management and traceability.
  • Chair formal technical design reviews and present architectural decisions to cross-departmental stakeholders and leadership.
Work Experience and Education requirements
  • Education:

    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
  • Relevant

    Experience:

    Minimum of 3+ years of professional mechanical design experience, with ideally direct expertise in collaborative robots (cobots), robotics platforms, or high-precision robotic joints/actuators.
  • Full-Lifecycle DFX Mastery:
    Proven track record in end-to-end product design, incorporating Design for Excellence principles:
    • Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFM/DFA)
    • Design to Cost (DTC)
    • Design for Reliability & Serviceability (DFR/DFS)
  • Testing & Prototyping:
    Demonstrated hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, physical assembly, formal design reviews, and reliability/verification testing.
  • Language

    Skills:

    Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong technical communication skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required
  • Solid Works & Multi-Process Manufacturing:
    Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (Solid Works) with deep domain knowledge in designing components for diverse manufacturing processes, including:
    • CNC Machining & Precision Milling
    • Metal Casting, Forging & Sheet Metal Fabrication
    • Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
    • Injection Molding
  • Cross-Functional & Supplier Management:
    Strong ability to lead technical execution with external development partners, contract manufacturers, and component vendors, as well as collaborating across interdisciplinary R&D teams (Software, Electrical, Systems, Quality).
  • Analytical Problem Solving:
    Passion for dissecting complex mechanical challenges and engineering elegant, simple, high-reliability solutions for robotics.
  • Drive & Ownership:
    Self-motivated engineer with high autonomy who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, maintaining accountability, technical curiosity, and a positive team culture
What we offer
  • A dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery.
  • Fast-growing Company where innovation meets agility.
  • Structured onboarding program and training, ensuring a confident start.
  • High degree of autonomy and flexibility.
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