The MAAG Group incorporates the prestigious product brands AMN, AUTOMATIK, ETTLINGER, GALA, MAAG, REDUCTION, SCHEER, XANTEC and WITTE. The MAAG Group's wide-ranging polymer production and processing portfolio makes it the world's leading partner for the plastics industry today. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems, pulverizers, and recycling systems we offer our customers top-class products for their demanding applications in the plastics industry, as well as in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industries.
Job description:
Job overview:
We are looking for a Development Engineer to reinforce our experienced engineering team in Oberglatt. We are pioneers in the development of gear pumps for pumping mostly high-viscosity polymer melts. As a Development Engineer, you will join the team which main goal is to lead and manage all our development projects in Oberglatt. This team is also the most experienced and knowledgeable team which provide support to the other internal departments about material quality, Component compatibility and part testing. As part of the Development Team, you will become one of our experts on site by analyzing complex issues and bringing technical solutions.
The Development and Designing Teams are two separate entities in Oberglatt which means previous experience in design will be considered a strong asset but is not a requirement as you will only collaborate with the Design Team during the development phase. This position doesn't involve any designing activities.
Development projects:
- You will lead and manage research and development projects of new and/or existing products, components, features in order to maintain our market position and continuously improve, optimize, develop MAAG gear pumps.
- You will be involved from initiation to completion, through every step of the process by developing, and implementing innovative solutions, prototypes, and proof-of-concept models based on project requirements.
- You will ensure adherence to project scope, budget, and timeline.
- In each step of the development process, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, production, design, product management, to define project goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
Required profile:
Your background:
- ETH/FH Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years' experience in mechanical engineering ideally with previous experience working in development projects within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of pump technology or plastics processing will be considered a plus
- Knowledge of materials technology or production technology will be considered an advantage
- Strong interest in high engineering and ability to analyze complex issues
- Very good knowledge of German and English
- This is not a design position. However, previous experience in design using design tools will be considered a plus but not mandatory
What we offer:
What we offer:
- Work and grow in an international work environment based in Switzerland
- Flexible working hours with home office option
- Cross-border collaboration with international locations of our MAAG Group
- Participation in public transport subscription or free parking space
- Exciting topics and captivating products
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.