R&D Product Development Specialist Materials

Medela Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. Handels KG; Baar; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medela Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. Handels KG in Switzerland seeks an R&D Product Development Specialist Materials to join our team, focusing on development and lifecycle management of medical devices, material selection and testing.

You will define material requirements, assess biocompatibility and sterilization needs, perform testing, document results, and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaboration with QA, Regulatory, Operations and suppliers is essential to maintain product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in medical technology development or materials science.
• Fluent German or English; strong proficiency in the other language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and lifecycle management of medical devices, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Define and evaluate material requirements based on product, user, safety, and regulatory needs.
• Select and assess materials for medical device applications, considering biocompatibility, sterilization, reprocessing, manufacturability, and supply continuity.
• Provide material expertise in design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, and technical evaluations.
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and document material testing and verification with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze test results, assess evidence, and ensure compliance with defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, assessments, reports, and traceability records.
• Evaluate changes to product, process, supplier, and regulations for impact on material compliance and safety.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and best practices related to material compliance, biological safety, and product quality.

Skills

Material Science

Regulatory Knowledge

Biocompatibility

Testing & Verification

Documentation

Education

Bachelor in Material Science or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Materials Testing

Job description

Are you interested in working for a company that is passionate about its customers? That lives its values and nurtures its employees? Then Medela is the company for you.We are seeking a R&D Product Development Specialist Materials (m/f /d) to join our team.Your responsibilitiesSupport the development and lifecycle management of medical devices, ensuring projects are delivered within scope, timelines, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.Define and evaluate material requirements based on product, user, safety, and regulatory needs.Select and assess materials for medical device applications, considering biocompatibility, sterilization, reprocessing, manufacturability, and supply continuity.Provide material expertise in design reviews, risk assessments, technical evaluations, and FMEA activities.Plan, coordinate, execute, and document material testing and verification activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.Analyze test results, assess technical evidence, and ensure compliance with defined requirements and acceptance criteria.Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, assessments, reports, and traceability records.Evaluate product, process, supplier, and regulatory changes for their impact on material compliance, product safety, and performance.Collaborate closely with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and best practices related to material compliance, biological safety, and product quality.Your impactEnsure materials and components meet the highest standards of quality, safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.Support investigations of material-related non-conformities, complaints, and production issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.Stay current with relevant medical device regulations, standards, guidance documents, and emerging material technologies to support informed decision-making.Your qualificationsBachelor in either of these fields:Material ScienceBiomedical EngineeringToxicology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or Human BiologyExperienceAt least 2 to4 years professional experience as a development engineer in medical technology or as materials science specialistFamiliarity of working in a regulated environment, ideally in medical technologyOther knowledgeGerman or English fluently, the second language with very good knowledge in word and writingYour opportunityAt Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and wellbeing through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company’s success.If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.For this position we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding.