R&D Engineer – Medical Device Design (SolidWorks)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated R&D Engineer to join our international medical-device R&D team at the Sol-M Swiss R&D Centre in Morbio Inferiore, Switzerland. You will work closely with colleagues in Switzerland and Shanghai, supporting SolidWorks design, technical documentation and product data management.

Key responsibilities

• Create, convert and maintain 2D and 3D CAD files in SolidWorks for medical-device products.
• Organise and update the technical drawing archive and related documentation.
• Support the implementation of a product data management (PDM) system linking the Swiss and Shanghai teams.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers on development projects and engineering change requests.
• Prepare CAD models for 3-D printing and assist in evaluating physical prototypes (as needed).
• Help organise technical knowledge using digital and AI-supported tools.
• Support patent-related activities, including prior-art research and coordination with IP partners.
• Contribute fresh ideas for product improvements and new design solutions.

Required profile

• Degree, diploma or practical experience in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Design or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks (2D and 3D).
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Structured, precise and detail-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural team environment.

Required skills

• SolidWorks parametric modelling (2D & 3D).
• Product data management (PDM) concepts.
• 3-D printing preparation.
• Knowledge of injection moulding and plastics processing (nice to have).

What we offer

• Structured onboarding with continuous mentoring and supervision.
• International collaboration with colleagues in Switzerland, China and other locations.
• Fast development opportunities within a lean, technically rigorous R&D team.
• Clear path towards greater technical responsibility as skills develop.