Senior Instrument Integration Engineer

Background:

As an Instrument Integration Engineer, you take on a key role in ensuring the harmonious integration of hardware and software components to guarantee optimal instrument functionality. You accompany the entire instrument lifecycle, from the concept phase through development and validation to market launch. In this position, you contribute significantly to ensuring that all system components work together smoothly and, through your expertise, ensure that the final product meets the highest quality and performance standards. Your work forms the basis for the successful realization of modern diagnostic and analysis instruments that are indispensable in a variety of applications and industries.

Tasks & Responsibilities :

• Integration Leadership: Lead the integration of hardware and software components, driving activities throughout the entire instrument lifecycle. Act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring seamless functionality and alignment with project goals.
• Methodological Planning: Independently design, plan, execute, and document development activities. Utilize advanced methodologies (e.g., Design of Experiments/DoE) to optimize experimental planning and coordination.
• Technical Problem Solving: Lead interdisciplinary troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Provide expert technical input to resolve complex issues with high autonomy.
• Concept & Strategy: Contribute to product concepts, system requirements, and architecture design, ensuring alignment with project goals and diagnostic standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Perform in-depth analysis of test results using statistical methods. Interpret trends and correlations to generate reports that drive strategic decision-making.
• SME & Mentorship: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration. Provide supervision and guidance to team members, foster open communication, and represent the project in internal and external R&D meetings.
• Innovation: Actively contribute to innovation efforts, including intellectual property creation and the continuous improvement of quality management and integration processes.

Must Haves:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or a Swiss Federal Diploma from a University of Applied Sciences (FH) or College of Higher Education (HF) in a scientific or technical field (e.g., Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering), or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in medical device development 
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and their application in instrument development
• Proven proficiency in data analysis, evaluation, and the application of statistical methods
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus
• High level of autonomy, proactive problem-solving, strong leadership/mentorship capabilities, and a commitment to collaborative, cross-functional teamwork

Nice to Have:

• Tools / IT knowledge is an advantage but not a must: Python, Jira, Retina

What you will be offered:

• An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
• Central location in Basel
• Varied job profile
• Further training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team

If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Diana Afonso.

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