Mechanical Test Engineer 40-80% (a)

The Mechanical Test Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks areas:

• Planning and coordinating analytical tests execution at external laboratories
• Planning, preparing/developing & execute some tests internally when necessary
• Analysing test results (including chromatographical data, statistics) and documenting them in form of a test report
• Supporting the building and maintenance of the LAB (as needed)
• Creating documentation required to comply with established processes (as needed)
• NOTE: Depending on the experience and seniority level tasks can be extended with a focus on mechanical testing of packaging products such as auto-injectors or pen injectors

The successful candidate must have:

• Master's in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymers Science and Engineering, or in a related field, OR accomplished apprenticeship in related field AND several years work experience in primary packing/mechanical testing
• 3-5 years experience in similar role for medical products (e.g. drug delivery systems, plastic primary packaging containers, pharma)
• Knowledge about Extractable & Leachable studies, NIOSH testing
• Preferably: Hands-on experience in mechanical testing/fluid mechanics and test method development
• Proven experience in writing test plans/reports and quality records
• Knowledge in statistical data analysis with tools such as Minitab
• Business and Academic English fluency is a must, German skills are an advantage

Pro-active and results oriented person able to work independently and push for results