Experienced R&d Engineer, Endovascular Catheter Development

Job Description

Acrostak is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through optimized manufacturing and innovation. The R&D Engineer will drive projects from prototyping and process technology development to pilot line development and final design transfer to production, while providing solutions for complex issues as part of the R&D team.

You will be responsible for

• Developing the design of new catheters from conception to complete product.

Initiating and executing product industrialization activities, including equipment selection, process development, process characterization, and process validation

• Designing products with a focus on efficacy, manufacturability, and operational safety.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members throughout product development phases to ensure program success.
• Supporting internal manufacturing, external manufacturing, and manufacturing transfer projects.
• Supporting change activities in existing product lifecycles.
• Making data-driven decisions using appropriate analytical and statistical methodologies.
• Performing root cause analysis of new and existing products and processes as part of the R&D team.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and the following:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in product/process R&D in the medical device industry, experience with angioplasty catheters is an advantage.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks – an advantage.
• Experience working with metals/polymers and various manufacturing methods such as laser welding, CNC machining, and surface finish technologies.
• Team-player mentality and ability to deliver on a tight schedule.
• Drive to assume responsibility, learn and take initiative where you can contribute and improve the company.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — maintaining excellent working relationships with other departments while coordinating toward timely goal completion.
• High motivation with the ability to independently deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability in Lean methodologies — prototyping skills such as using a milling machine, lathe, and other workshop tools are an advantage.
• Proficiency with FDA QSR/cGMP and ISOrequirements, with commitment to environmental and quality regulations — an advantage.

What we offer

Dynamic working environment with plenty of room to grow and take initiative. You will take part in all stages of the design and development process, from concept to commercialized product, working on technologies aimed at treating vascular diseases. European or Swiss work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.