Project Engineer in R&D for Sterile Devices in Oberkochen bei ZEISS Group

Project Engineer in R&D for Sterile Devices (f/m/x) in Oberkochen bei ZEISS Group

ZEISS Group

Are you enthusiastic about technical challenges in medical technology with the opportunity to contribute your own ideas? As a talented manufacturing engineer you will become part of our team for sterile surgical instruments and accessories within the development of complex solutions for ophthalmic surgery. Your responsibilities will include the development of packaging systems for sterile products and ensuring a suitable design for manufacturing process from concept phase to series production.

Your Role

development of complex packaging systems (packs of multiple instruments) for sterile products
close exchange with product management and surgeons (e.g. formative evaluation) to find the best solution
combination of different sterile products in a procedure pack, taking into account different sterilization processes, product shelf life and packaging systems
process (re-)validation (sterilisation, packaging, aging)
interface with development engineers to ensure product design is compatible with manufacturing processes
development of manufcaturing processes
cross-site collaboration with development partners from other countries and external laboratories In addition, the following opportunities are available:
exchange with colleagues in the same field of knowledge within a "community of practice" beyond your own project boundaries
accompaniment of technological developments to enable future-oriented and efficient further development of our products
acquisition of specific application and technical knowledge with corresponding career opportunities in the expert ladder career path

Do you enjoy working with creative minds but still have a focus on the essentials? Are you characterized by an independent way of working? Do you like to celebrate successes together? Then bring your qualities to our young, friendly and creative team. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Your Profile

a technical or scientific university degree
first years in professional experience in working in the field of medical device engineering
experience in sterile packaging design and process validation as well as in sterilization process and aging validation
experience in the field of manufacturing process development / supplier quality engineering are desirable
experience in the field of value engineering and sustainability are desirable
experience in injection molding manufacturing processes is desirable
proficiency in written and spoken English
analytical thinking, solution-oriented and structured way of working