Senior Test Engineer - Measurement Chamber (m/f/d)

A senior test engineer role for a Roche Diagnostics supplier in Rotkreuz, focusing on electro-mechanical hardware testing for next-generation blood gas analyzers. This is a one-year contract position with strong extension potential.

The company seeks a senior engineer to evaluate and test electro-mechanical components within the measurement chambers of advanced Blood Gas & Electrolytes analyzers. This position ensures that medical diagnostic devices adhere to rigorous standards for accuracy, safety, and reliability while serving as a key technical resource for a first-tier supplier to Roche Diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assess electrical parameters such as current, voltage, and clamping forces within the measurement chamber assembly.
• Set up and operate specialized laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, encoders, and custom sensors.
• Serve as the main technical contact for resolving unit defects found in operations or BSL-2 laboratory settings.
• Develop, prepare, and run automated verification and validation test suites to ensure compliance with FDA and MDR regulations.
• Create Python scripts for test rig automation, perform statistical analysis, and conduct root cause investigations using methods like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (BSc, MSc, PhD, or HF).
• At least five years of practical experience testing electro-mechanical hardware or verifying units in regulated medical device or IVD environments (FDA/MDR).
• Strong practical skills with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and encoders, along with experience using custom test fixtures and SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in ALM tools such as Codebeamer and Jira, plus the ability to write Python scripts for test rigs.
• Professional-level English communication skills.
• Fluency in German or the ability to operate daily in German to facilitate cross-team collaboration.

What the company offers

• A structured onboarding program with a comprehensive introduction during Welcome Days.
• Financial assistance for professional development and training plans.
• Access to modern staff restaurants with a selection of high-quality meals.
• On-site parking spaces integrated into a sustainable mobility strategy.
• Year-round discounts at major retailers and over 200 premium brands.
• Fleet discounts for purchasing new vehicles or ongoing fuel cost reductions.

About the company

The organization fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued. It operates within a state-of-the-art campus environment that features green spaces, collaborative meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere. The company utilizes modern, up-to-date tools to support an innovative work culture.

• Promotes diversity and inclusion, ensuring all staff feel valued.
• Provides a state-of-the-art campus with green spaces and inspiring meeting areas.
• Utilizes modern tools in an innovative work environment.