Method Developer – Medical Device R&D (m/f/d)

Aequor Consulting GmbH; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation

LinkedIn Learning access

Certification support

Reka Card contribution

Annual fitness allowance

Job summary

Aequor Consulting GmbH in Basel seeks an experienced Method Developer for Medical Device R&D to advance laboratory test methods and design sophisticated testing fixtures. You will contribute to measurement system improvements and model complex fixture cycles using SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies.

You will apply statistical analysis with Minitab, develop surrogate devices for validation, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve root causes.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in SolidWorks and fixtures for lab testing and method development.
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies for active fixtures.
• Experience designing, developing and optimizing surrogate devices.
• Proficient in statistical data analysis with Minitab.
• Expert-level skills in ZIMT scripting for TestXpert III.
• Strong problem-solving with analytical mindset.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Design complex fixtures using SolidWorks to support method development.
• Create SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies to simulate fixture cycles.
• Design, manufacture and test surrogate devices for validation of methods.
• Perform statistical analysis with Minitab to support method development.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop mathematical approaches to improve measurement system performance.
• Create ZIMT scripts to extend TestXpert HMI functionality.
• Apply AI methods to accelerate development with programming tasks.

Skills

SolidWorks

Fixture design

SolidWorks Animations

Virtual assemblies

Surrogate devices

Minitab

ZIMT scripting

TestXpert III

Arduino programming

AI-assisted development

NRV access

1-QEM

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

TestXpert III

ZIMT

Arduino

Job description

Are you an experienced technical specialist with a strong background in mechanical design, laboratory testing and method development within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry? Do you enjoy developing innovative testing solutions, designing complex fixtures and combining engineering expertise with statistical analysis and programming?

For a leading international pharmaceutical company in Basel, an experienced Method Developer - Medical Device R&D (m/f/d) is sought to support Research & Development activities within the Medical Device area. In this role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of laboratory test methods, design sophisticated testing equipment and implement innovative technical solutions to enhance measurement systems and testing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design complex fixtures using SolidWorks® to support the development, improvement and enhancement of laboratory test methods and testing equipment.
• Develop SolidWorks® animations and virtual assemblies to model active fixture systems with multiple interacting components, enabling the simulation of complex fixture cycles prior to physical manufacturing.
• Design, manufacture and test surrogate devices to support the validation of test methods.
• Perform statistical data analysis using Minitab® to assess readiness for test method validation and support method development activities.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, particularly ZwickRoell GmbH, to investigate technical issues, identify root causes and implement effective troubleshooting solutions.
• Develop and apply advanced mathematical and statistical approaches to investigate signal-processing parameters and improve measurement system performance.
• Create advanced ZIMT scripts to implement additional functionality and automation beyond the capabilities of the existing TestXpert® HMI.
• Leverage AI-assisted approaches to enhance and accelerate development projects involving programming, including Arduino-driven electronic surrogate devices.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise in SolidWorks® and proven experience designing complex fixtures for laboratory testing equipment and method development.
• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks® animations and virtual assemblies, particularly for modelling and simulating active fixture systems with multiple interacting components.
• Proven experience in designing, developing and optimizing surrogate devices.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical data analysis and strong practical experience with statistical software, particularly Minitab®.
• Expert-level programming skills in developing ZIMT scripts for use with TestXpert® III.
• Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• High level of motivation, resilience and ability to manage a demanding workload while consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience with or access to NRV, SolidWorks®, TestXpert® III and 1-QEM (Novartis internal systems) is considered an advantage.
• Availability during European working hours to ensure effective coordination of work packages and project status updates.

Benefits

• 5 weeks of annual vacation based on a 40-hour working week.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning with more than 5,000 online courses.
• Financial support for professional certifications and further education.
• Reka Card contribution of 20%, up to CHF 2,400 per year.
• Annual fitness contribution of CHF 400.