Medical Equipment Automation Engineer

Medtronic plc; Tolochenaz; On-site; CHF 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

SMO Medtronic Europe Sàrl seeks an Equipment Development Engineer to support custom capital equipment for medical device manufacturing in Tolochenaz. You will guide the lifecycle from VOX to URS/FS, collaborate with machine builders, perform FAT/SAT, and complete IQ before handoff to Process Engineering.

The role requires 2–4 years in equipment engineering, hands-on mechatronics, PLCs, robotics, and safety compliance, with fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with 2–4 years of practical equipment engineering experience.
• Experience with fully automated and semi-automated production equipment, mechatronics, PLCs, robotics, pneumatics, and vision systems.
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate VOX to URS/FS and initial risk assessments (Machine FMEA).
• Participate in PDR/DDR design reviews with machine builders for custom equipment.
• Execute FAT protocols on-site and verify PLC/HMI logic, safety interlocks, and baseline cycle times.
• Coordinate SAT, installation, and IQ protocols at the Tolochenaz facility per ISO 13485.
• Compile equipment technical documentation and assist in training maintenance technicians and process teams.

Skills

Mechatronics

Automation

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

PLCs

Robotics

Pneumatics

Vision systems

French

English

Education

Degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CE standards

Job description

SMO Medtronic Europe Sàrl seeks an Equipment Development Engineer to support custom capital equipment for medical device manufacturing in Tolochenaz. You will guide the lifecycle from VOX to URS/FS, collaborate with machine builders, perform FAT/SAT, and complete IQ before handoff to Process Engineering.

The role requires 2–4 years in equipment engineering, hands-on mechatronics, PLCs, robotics, and safety compliance, with fluency in French and English.