Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation Technology

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation Technology

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth.

Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

This role is embedded in the Operations Engineering Team within our Global Operations Engineering Department at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility and HQ in Zug, Switzerland.

• Primary SME for automated production equipment, with a focus on our downstream assembly operations and related equipment
• Improve system & equipment reliability for the core processes to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements
• Together with the rest of your team you will support the production for automated assembly of our autoinjector systems
• Lead engineering responsibility for production/product lines and corresponding assembly processes within our production system
• Collaborate closely with shopfloor production technicians, equipment builders and maintenance, quality and process development on performance/process improvements and trouble shooting
• Lead the development of improvement plans and requirements for capacity expansion and future assembly lines and production setups
• Lead improvement in initiatives and capacity deployment in device assembly
• Responsible for manufacturing acceptance of new assembly lines / processes in regular production
• Lead and perform validation activities for new equipment and processes as necessary
• Support Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and definition of manufacturing requirements for new products
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant hands‑on experience in automated manufacturing and/or development of highly automated, high‑volume production systems and processes
• Direct experience troubleshooting and/or improving manufacturing processes & equipment
• Familiar with Schneider and Beckhoff PLC based systems, common sensor and actuator system, and vision technologies
• SCADA and MES implementation experience
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance activities, following up on results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams
• Knowledge of common problem‑solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Passionate & committed self‑starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• Ability to work independent with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.

• Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent education/experience in a relevant field
• Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO
  13485, cGMP) is a plus
• Experience with Siemens PLC based systems is a plus
• Willingness to initially spend an extended period in our facility in Taiwan for induction/training is a plus
• Six Sigma methodology knowledge and certification is a plus

• Challenging assignments in a fast‑growing and innovative industry.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and technologies.
• A place where we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working policy.

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application to our Talent Acquisition Department.

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Please note:

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you’ve applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter.

With almost 6,000 employees of 77+ different nationalities, we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth. Together, we invest in our future to maintain our leadership position in self-injection solutions.