Project and Development Engineer - Sensor Development (m/f/d) 80 - 100 %

The Kistler Group is the world market leader in dynamic measurement technology . We manufacture piezoelectric force, pressure and acceleration sensors , as well as torque sensors and other measurement systems .

We are a Swiss family business founded in 1959. Over 2,200 employees at more than 60 locations passionately dedicate themselves daily to developing innovative solutions for our customers. - Innovators work with Kistler.

In the Sensor Development department we play in the Champions League of measurement technology and take care of the development and optimisation of sensors, measurement systems and calibration procedures.

Due to a reorientation of our valued colleague, we are looking for a versatile, technology-enthusiastic personality with a high standard of quality and precision as

Project and Development Engineer - Sensor Development (m/f/d) 80-100%

Your typical day

• End-to-end product development: You develop piezoelectric sensors for pressure and force as well as measurement systems from the initial idea through validation to successful market launch
• Project management with responsibility: You plan, lead and control development projects independently while keeping budgets and deadlines firmly under control
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: You act as the interface to internal specialist departments as well as external development partners
• Measuring and investigating: you supervise type tests, qualifications, measurement campaigns and metrological investigations on sensors and calibration systems
• Technical product responsibility: As an expert for parts of the high-volume sensor portfolio, you competently advise internal interfaces (PM, production, purchasing) on special orders, change requests and process optimisations

Your profile

• Solid foundation: Successful degree in engineering (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, materials science)
• Product development / project management: Solid experience in mechanical product development combined with a passion for project management
• Specialist know-how: Ideally, you already have in-depth knowledge of measurement and system technology as well as sensor technology
• Strong toolset: Experienced use of CAD (SolidWorks), FEM (Abaqus) and PM tools (Clarity/Jira) as well as basics in software engineering (MATLAB/LabView/Python) complete your profile
• Doer mentality: A conceptual, customer-oriented personality with multitasking skills who enjoys taking responsibility and thrives in a dynamic high-tech environment
• Language skills: Business fluent German and English skills are important for successful collaboration in our international team

What you can expect from us

• Top team & high-tech: Become part of a motivated, interdisciplinary engineering team at the world market leader and work in a state-of-the-art development environment
• Your ideas count: Use the great scope for initiative and actively shape the future of our measurement and calibration procedures as well as innovative products
• True interdisciplinarity: Experience exciting collaboration on equal footing - directly networked with our research department, in-house production and experienced software specialists
• Focus on your development: Benefit from tailored support for internal and external training and participate in our exclusive internal development programme
• New work environment, good public transport connections and parking spaces at the door, company restaurant, 40 hours/week, above-average social and insurance benefits e.g. premium coverage for accident and daily sickness benefits insurance as well as other fringe benefits (shopping discounts, Winterthur sports pass, etc.)

Ivan Urenda, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, 052 224 12 21, looks forward to receiving your complete, meaningful application (CV, diplomas/certificates and references) via our online career tool. A cover letter is optional.

By the way, your documents are also welcome in English.

For this position, we are currently only considering direct applications.

www.kistler.com/careers