Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d)

X Rite; Regensdorf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities within Veralto

Job summary

X-Rite Pantone in Zürich, Regensdorf area seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop precision instruments and systems for color measurement. You will design, prototype, and refine mechanical components with cross-functional teams to meet rigorous performance and quality standards.

The role requires a qualified mechanical engineer with 3+ years experience, proficiency in CAD, and collaboration with electrical/software teams. A hybrid work setup and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and development of mechanical components.
• Experience in mechatronic systems development and integration.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies in CAD/PDM software.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and BOMs in accordance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration of mechanical designs.
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA, and DFM/DFA activities.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation of new designs.
• Design custom automated calibration and assembly hardware.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product lifecycle management.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechatronic systems

Mechanical design principles

Problem solving

Communication

German & English

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impacton the world around you.

• Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth.

• Collaborating with a vibrant, diverse, global team.

• Joining a companywith a proven track record of success and an exciting future.

It’s all possible with a role at X-Rite Pantone, the global leaders in color science and technology.

X-Rite Pantone, a Veralto company, provides complete end-to-end color management solutions for clients in every industry where color matters. At X-Rite Pantone, you’ll deftly blend the art and science of color to help customers inspire, select, measure, formulate, communicate, and match color so that users get color right the first time, every time. And along the way, you’ll build a vibrant career through rich skill-building opportunities, on-the-job learning, and coaching and training that support your continued development and growth.

Your Role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development of precision instruments and systems used in color measurement and management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and refine mechanical components and assemblies that meet rigorous performance and quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies in CAD/PDM software
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and BOMs in accordance with engineering standards
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA, and DFM/DFA activities
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation of new designs
• Design custom automated calibration and assembly hardware
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and product lifecycle management

What You Need:

• Qualified mechanical engineer (Konstrukteur EFZ, Eid. Dip MASCHINENINGENIEUR HF, Techniker HF, Dipl. Konstruktionstechniker, Bachelor of Science Maschinenbau, MASTER OF SCIENCE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related field
• Proficiency in3D CAD modeling software
• Experience in the development of mechatronic systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment
• Very good written and spoken German and English

Nice to Have:

• Background inmaterials scienceor experience selecting materials for mechanical applications
• CREO or SolidWorks experience
• Familiar with industrial design UX/UI
• Experience with precision instrumentation or optical systems
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change processes

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Be part of a global leader in color science and technology
• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth within the Veralto family of companies
• Flexible hybrid work environment

X-Rite Pantone is proud to be part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’ s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environmentwhere purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.