Method Developer Service Medical Device

K-Recruiting GmbH; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Recruiting GmbH is seeking a Method Developer for Service Medical Devices in Basel, Switzerland. The role focuses on designing complex fixtures in SolidWorks, creating animations and virtual assemblies, and developing surrogate devices to validate test methods.

You will perform advanced statistical analyses with Minitab, script with ZIMT for TestXpert III, and apply AI-driven coding for automation. English proficiency is essential, and the project runs 12 months with a 5‑day work week in Basel.

Qualifications

• Expert on SolidWorks software to design complex fixtures for lab test equipment.
• Expert on SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies modeling active fixture systems with multiple interacting components.
• Experience designing surrogate devices and optimizing them.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical data analysis with Minitab.
• Expert in programming ZIMT scripts for TestXpert III usage.
• Highly motivated with ability to handle high workload delivering high quality.
• English-speaking with excellent verbal and written skills; NRV, SolidsWorks, TestXpert III, 1-QEM preferable; European working hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs complex fixture sets in SolidWorks to support development, improvement and enhancement of laboratory test methods.
• Develops SolidWorks animations and virtual assemblies to model active fixture systems for team evaluation before manufacturing.
• Designs, manufactures and tests surrogate devices to facilitate validation of test methods.
• Performs statistical data analysis using Minitab to assess readiness for test method validation and support method-development activities.
• Liaises with Supplier (ZwickRoell GmbH) to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions during troubleshooting.
• Develops and applies mathematical and statistical approaches for investigation of signal-processing parameters and improving measurement system performance.
• Creates advanced ZIMT scripts to implement functionality and automation beyond current TestXpert HMI capabilities.
• Ongoing use of AI to enhance projects requiring coding (e.g., Arduino driven electronic surrogates).

Skills

SolidWorks expert

SolidWorks animations

Surrogate devices design

Statistical data analysis

ZIMT scripting

TestXpert III scripting

Arduino coding (AI)

English proficiency

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

TestXpert III

Arduino

Job description

Method Developer Service Medical Device (M/F/D)

Tasks

• Designs complex fixture sets in SolidWorks® to support the development, improvement, and enhancement of laboratory test methods.

• Develops SolidWorks® animations and virtual assemblies to model active fixture systems with multiple interacting components, allowing full simulation of complex fixture cycling for team evaluation prior to manufacture in workshop.

• Designs manufactures and tests surrogate devices to facilitate validation of test methods.

• Performs statistical data analysis using Minitab® to assess readiness for test method validation and support method-development activities.

• Liaises with Supplier (ZwickRoell GmbH) to investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions during troubleshooting activities

• Develops and applies complex mathematical and statistical approaches for investigation of signal-processing parameters and improve measurement system performance

• Creates advanced ZIMT scripts to implement functionality and automation beyond the capabilities available through current TestXpert® HMI.

• Ongoing use of AI to enhance and accelerate projects requiring coding (i.e. Arduino driven electronic surrogates)

Qualification

• Expert on SolidsWorks® software to design complex fixtures to support development, improvement and enhancement of laboratory test equipment.

• Expert on Solidsworks® animations and virtual assemblies to model active fixture systems with multiple interacting components.

• Experience on design of surrogate devices and optimization of surrogate devices.

• In-depth knowledge of statistical data analysis, strong practical skills in statistical software (e.g. Minitab®)

• Expert on programming of ZIMT scripts for usage of TestXpert® III software

• Highly motivated and able to handle high workload consistently delivering very high quality.

• Specific requirements: English-speaking (excellent verbal and written), access to NRV, SolidsWorks®, TestXpert III®, 1-QEM (Novartis internal systems) preferable, European working hour preferred (for alignment on working packages and status)

Requirements

Start: 01.01.2027

Duration: 12 months

Capacity: 5 days per week

Location: Basel, Switzerland