R&D Engineer

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision; Palézieux; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI Norgren, based in Palézieux, Vaud, Switzerland, seeks an engineer to translate client needs into detailed specifications, develop new products, and drive industrialization with cross-functional teams. You will conduct tests, monitor cost/time/quality objectives, and collaborate with multiple partners across sites.

The role emphasizes advanced knowledge in electromagnetism, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing, plus programming and electronics understanding.

Qualifications

• HES/ETH degree in microengineering, mechanics, micromechanics, or equivalent training.
• In-depth knowledge of electromagnetism, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing processes, and understanding of electronics and programming.
• Proficient in using Inventor CAD software or an equivalent tool.
• Expresses ideas simply, precisely, and concisely—both internally and when interacting with clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in both English and French with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and Translate Client Needs into Specifications: Collaborate with product and project managers to understand the client’s requirements and translate them into clear technical specs.
• Develop New Products that align with the specified requirements and follow the APQP process.
• Conduct Product Characterization Tests during development phases.
• Help achieve project targets by ensuring products meet cost, time, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners across project managers, manufacturing, quality, buyers, suppliers, sales, and clients.
• Support Product Industrialization by guiding the industrialization phase and monitoring indicators.
• Serve as the reference interface for product modifications and support production on the range.
• Conduct competitive and technological intelligence about target markets and competitors.
• Explore new concepts for customer or market challenges and propose solutions.

Skills

Electromagnetism

Fluid mechanics

Manufacturing processes

Electronics

Programming

Education

HES/ETH degree in microengineering, mechanics, micromechanics

Tools

Inventor CAD

Job description

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

The role is based in Switzerland in our factory in Palézieux, Vaud, Switzerland FAS Medic SA, with regular visits to our R&D Center in Versoix

Main responsibilities

• Analyze and Translate Client Needs into Specifications: Collaborate with product and project managers to understand the client’s requirements. Translate these needs into clear technical specifications.
• Develop New Products that align with the specified requirements. Follow the steps outlined in our project management process (APQP) and utilize modern tools.
• Conduct Product Characterization Tests during the different phases of development.
• Help achieve Projects Targets: Ensure that the product meets cost, time, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with Internal and External Partners: Work closely with project managers, manufacturing and quality engineers, project buyers and suppliers, salespeople and clients.Foster effective communication and collaboration.
• Support Product Industrialization: Partner with methods engineers to guide the industrialization phase. Monitor indicators and stabilize the product.
• Serve as the Reference Interface for Product Modifications: Be the go-to person for any changes or updates to the product range, and support production on this range.
• Conduct Competitive and Technological Intelligence: Stay informed about our target markets, competitors, and technological advancements.
• Explore New Concepts for Customer or Market Challenges: Innovate and propose solutions to address customer or market problems.

What we are looking for

• HES/ETH (University) degree in microengineering, mechanics, micromechanics, or equivalent training.
• In-depth knowledge of electromagnetism, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing processes and understanding of electronics and programming.
• Proficient in using Inventor CAD software or an equivalent tool .
• Expresses ideas simply, precisely, and concisely—both internally and when interacting with clients.
• Possesses qualities of rigor, responsibility, and proactivity.
• Ability towork collaboratively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in both English and French with a range of different stakeholders (oral and written)
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland is mandatory
• Availability to travel between 30% to 40% of the time beteween our two sites in Palézieux, Vaud and Versoix, Geneva.
• Preference will be given to candidates who live within close proximity to our Palézieux and Versoix sites.

Health and Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description:

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.