System Engineer Product Development

Evatec AG; Trübbach; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

42-hour work week with flexitime and 홈

State-of-the-art workplaces

Flat hierarchies

Canteen and self-catering

Free covered parking

Good public transport connections

Language Training

Company and team events

Job summary

Evatec, based in Switzerland, seeks a System Engineer Product Development to own and evolve product portfolios across the lifecycle, coordinating mechanics, electronics and software. You will collaborate with Product Management to translate requirements into coherent system specifications and drive sustainable solutions.

The role requires 3–8 years in a technical industrial setting, plus fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Degree or advanced qualification in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in plant engineering, product development, or a technical industrial setting.
• Strong analytical skills and a systematic problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Fluency in German and English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve products across the lifecycle with product management.
• Translate requirements into system specifications for mechanics, electronics and software.
• Investigate technical issues at system level and coordinate root-cause analyses.
• Provide technical leadership across disciplines and align with product objectives.
• Shape product strategy with Product Management and assess opportunities/risks.

Skills

Systems thinking

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

German language

English language

Education

Technical degree (HF/FH/ETH/University)

Job description

Research & Development

System Engineer Product Development #

Switzerland

On-Site

Full-Time 100%

About Evatec

Welcome to the "Thin Film Powerhouse"!

Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets.
Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Make a Difference - Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making

Grow - Take Development and Training Opportunities

Go Global - Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment

What you can expect from us

• 5 weeks holiday
• 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• State-of-the-art workplaces
• Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
• Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe

• Free covered parking
• Good public transport connections
• Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
• Language Training Programmes
• Company and team events to foster the spirit

Job Description

Are you curious to understand how complex technologies interact and eager to shape products beyond individual components? As a System Engineer Product Development, you take technical ownership of a product throughout its entire lifecycle. You connect requirements, mechanics, electronics, and software into a coherent system and drive its evolution together with Product Management. This is where systems thinking, technical leadership, and product ownership come together.

What you will be doing

• Own and evolve products: you take technical ownership of a product portfolio, drive its development throughout the entire lifecycle, and coordinate the implementation of new features, technologies, and improvements together with the engineering disciplines
• Translate requirements into solutions: you analyse customer, market, and business requirements, derive system specifications, and ensure consistent implementation across mechanics, electronics, and software
• Solve problems sustainably: you investigate technical issues at system level, coordinate root cause analyses, and develop sustainable solutions together with subject matter experts
• Provide technical leadership: you coordinate the disciplines of mechanics, electronics, and software, facilitate technical decisions, and ensure the overall system remains aligned with product objectives
• Shape product strategy: you work closely with Product Management, assess technical opportunities and risks, prepare decision-making foundations, and support the strategic development of the product portfolio

What you should bring

• Technical education: you hold a degree or advanced qualification (HF, FH, ETH, University) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Systems mindset: you bring 3 to 8 years of experience in plant engineering, product development, or a technically demanding industrial environment
• Analytical approach: you enjoy diving into complex technical challenges, identifying root causes, and maintaining a clear view of the overall system
• Strong communication skills: you work confidently across different disciplines, drive topics forward, and proactively engage with relevant stakeholders
• Language proficiency: you communicate fluently in both German and English and feel comfortable working in an international environment

Start Your Journey

1

Your Application

Upload your CV online and answer two short questions - you-ll receive a confirmation right away.

2

First Introduction

We review your documents and invite you to an initial online meeting if there-s a good fit.

3

Visit Us

In a second meeting, you-ll get to know the team, your future tasks and our culture better.

4

It-s a Match

We discuss the next steps and clarify any remaining questions.

5

Welcome to Evatec

We-re excited to welcome you to the team and start this journey together!

Is it a match?

For further information please contact

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