R&D Engineer - Plastic Components

Trasis; Ans; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trasis is seeking an R&D Engineer – Plastic Components to design, develop and industrialize injection-molded plastic parts for our machine consumables. You’ll collaborate with toolmakers, molders and labs to meet specs and regulatory requirements.

You will own technical specifications, evaluate suppliers, and drive risk analyses while maintaining robust documentation and a hands-on, solution-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering with relevant specialization.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding and assembly techniques.
• Experience in development/industrialization of plastic products.
• Good command of English; able to work autonomously and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop injection-m molded plastic parts for Trasis machine consumables.
• Define functional specifications for developed products and methods.
• Prepare technical specs for mold design, tooling, and injection molding suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate and qualify suppliers and technical partners; act as primary technical contact.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors to ensure requirements and timelines.
• Contribute to qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and QC procedures.
• Participate in risk analyses and implement mitigations.
• Maintain regulatory and technical documentation and BOMs in internal systems.
• Provide technical support and root-cause investigations during production and after release.

Skills

Industrial engineering background

Plastic injection molding

Development & industrialization of PLM

English proficiency

Autonomy & prioritization

Attention to detail & rigor

Hands-on mindset

Solution-oriented

Education

Industrial/Civil Engineering (Electromechanics, Mechanical, Materials)

Job description

As an R&D Engineer – Plastic Components, you are responsible for the design, development, validation, and industrialization of injection-molded plastic components used in Trasis machine consumables. You select and work closely with subcontractors (toolmakers, injection molders, dimensional inspection laboratories, etc.) to successfully carry out your mission. You maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and ensure that solutions meet industry constraints as well as internal and external customer needs.

Responsibilities

• You design and develop injection-molded plastic parts used in Trasis machine consumables in compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• You define and justify the functional specifications of developed products and methods.
• You prepare technical specifications for toolmakers responsible for mold design and manufacturing, as well as for injection molding suppliers responsible for part production.
• You identify, evaluate, select, and qualify suppliers and technical partners, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• You coordinate and monitor subcontractors, ensuring compliance with requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• You contribute to the development of qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and quality control procedures for production and post-production activities.
• You participate in risk analyses related to products, processes, and industrialization, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• You ensure the management, maintenance, and compliance of technical and regulatory documentation, as well as item data and bills of materials within internal systems.
• You provide technical support and perform root-cause investigations in cases of technical issues, non-conformities, deviations, or incidents occurring during production or after market release.

Profile

• You hold a degree in Industrial or Civil Engineering in Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent through experience.
• You have strong knowledge of plastic injection molding and plastic assembly techniques.
• You have significant experience in the development, industrialization, or improvement of plastic products.
• You have a good command of English.
• You are able to work autonomously and effectively prioritize tasks.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and rigor.
• You are resourceful and possess a practical, hands-on mindset.
• You are solution-oriented.

Nice to Have

Do you want to become a key player in the global fight against cancer?

At Trasis, we offer you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to improving cancer diagnosis and treatment techniques. Through your work, you’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on the services provided to users and patients.

The opportunity to help build and improve processes within a rapidly growing company.

We offer a young and friendly work atmosphere, as well as a flexible and dynamic environment.

An attractive and flexible salary based on your experience and performance, along with benefits beyond the legal minimum.