Ingénieur de Production Support Ligne

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is a part of Abbott Laboratories, one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life‑saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for acute and long‑term therapy in patients with severe heart disease.

Our location in the city of Zurich has around 150 employees in the areas of development and production of the Centri MagTM system and the Heart Mate 3TM motor.

As we grow our current Team, we are looking for a passionate, open minded and down to earth person to join our Team.

Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for production support and optimization. As a Line Support Engineer
, you serve as the primary point of contact for resolving production issues, driving rapid problem‑solving, investigating deviations and maintaining smooth, compliant operations in close collaboration with cross‑functional teams. You are committed to ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations and enabling the production team to maintain output safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality requirements.

• Provide first level support for the manufacturing floor in cases of technical problems, ensuring production can continue with minimal disruption.
• Investigate and evaluate production deviations (Event Descriptions), determine material disposition in collaboration with Quality Engineering, and escalate to an NCMR when required.
• Investigate and solve issues arising in the production as part of a team responsible for complaint investigations.
• Suggest corrective and preventive actions based on detailed engineering analysis and review using various root‑cause analysis tools and techniques.
• Monitor and analyze yield and manufacturing performance metrics, identify trends and improvement opportunities, and translate data into concise management insights.
• Drive continuous and measurable process improvements using Operational Excellence (OPEX) methodologies and tools.
• Perform change management in our Product Lifecycle System (PLM) Windchill and provide training to the affected audience accordingly.
• Support Audit activities as subject matter expert.

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Uni, FH, or comparable education).
• 0-3 years of professional experience preferably in a Med Tech environment.
• A highly curious and proactive learner.
• Conscientious, well‑structured and independent way of working.
• Strong service orientation with a proactive mindset and a passion for supporting manufacturing operations.
• Advanced German and English language skills.
• Driving continuous improvement and enjoy working in a team.
• Knowledge of the regulations applicable in medical technology (ISO 13485 / FDA 21
  
  CFR Part 820 / GxP) is a benefit.

We are offering opportunities for development for a highly motivated specialist who thinks along and enjoys being part of a small, young team with broad responsibilities. Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas in PDF format today. We are looking forward to meeting you.