Job Description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing vision systems enhancements, as well as leading cost savings initiatives.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Identify, code and implement vision systems manufacturing enhancements.
• Analyze production data, identify impactors and lead cost down reduction initiatives.
• Perform engineering studies and implement equipment or process modifications to meet quality standards, improve productivity and reduce cost for market release products.
• Perform Installation Qualification, Test Method Validation or Operational Performance Qualification validation activities on existing manufacturing processes.
• Support, when required, root cause analysis investigations to mitigate manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Reliability, Design and Manufacturing teams to assess and implement changes.
• Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnology, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field)
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry (MedTech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or high‑precision manufacturing)
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and industrialization processes (assembly processes, special processes, automation, and process validation)
• Good understanding of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving
• Experience with process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and familiarity with medical device regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, GMP)
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Experience managing technical projects and collaborating with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations)
• Proficiency with manufacturing and data analysis tools (ERP, MES, statistical tools; experience with Minitab is an advantage)
• Strong analytical skills, proactive mindset, and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent in French with a good professional level of English

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Switzerland: 82,320.00 CHF - 123,480.00 CHF | This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here