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Job Description

The role involves collaboration with neuroscientists, clinicians and engineers to determine design criteria and to develop new solutions in a timely and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities:

As an R&D Mechanical Engineer, the successful candidate will design, develop, and test microelectromechanical (MEMS) solutions for brain-computer interface devices, including electromechanical systems, active implantable medical devices, surgical robotics, wearable technologies and more. He/she will own tasks from initial idea to production, devoting time in the lab to perform hands-on micromechanical research and development (R&D) activities as well as collaborating with internal and external experts. More specifically, he/she will:

• Create mechanical designs for next-generation implantable and wearable devices


• Prototype new concepts using rapid prototyping methods (CAD, 3D printing, CNC machining etc.)


• Design and develop miniaturized, biocompatible hardware solutions (using materials such as silicone, epoxy, ceramics, titanium or other emerging materials and technologies)


• Use micro-fabrication/micro-assembly technologies such as laser-welding, resistance welding, micro-machining, over-molding, and others


• Balance technical requirements with manufacturability


• Document new designs in compliance with the applicable medical regulations and standards


• Support verification activities and transfer designs to external production and clinical grade manufacturing partners


• Collaborate with internal experts (electrical, software, and systems engineers and scientists) and external partners (academic and industrial)  


• Help drive a positive, collaborative, and translation-focused culture at the Wyss Center

This position reports directly to our Chief Technology Officer. 

Required profile

Required competence and experience:

• MSc or PhD degree in Micro-engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant work experience 


• Hands-on experience with design, development and testing of micro-fabricated electromechanical systems 


• Good knowledge of precision design, manufacturing, and assembly processes


• Aptitude for innovation, willingness and ability to drive change, passion for quality and continuous improvement 


• Results oriented, proactive problem-solving attitude with strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive


• Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to interact at all levels of the business


• Good autonomy and initiative level


• Fluent in English, French is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with long-term active implantable and/or class III medical devices


• Experience or interest in neurotechnology


• Experience in a regulated environment (such as ISO 13485 and/or 21 CFR certified) 

This position is available immediately

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter describing your qualifications, background and interest in this position to HR@wysscenter.ch no later than 27th November 2020.