Mettler Toledo
Nänikon-Greifensee
Embedded Software Engineer
- 10 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
- Nänikon-Greifensee
About the job
About Mettler ToledoMETTLER TOLEDO is a world-leading provider of precision instruments and services. In laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retail applications, we are known for innovation and quality. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in around 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Your Responsibilities
Laboratory Weighing (LabTec) is a Global Business Area of METTLER TOLEDO. We are the worldwide number one in the laboratory balance business. Our employees develop, produce, and market highly precise instruments to provide our customers with the greatest possible benefit in their demanding application areas.
To strengthen our team within the R&D organisation, we are looking for a motivated individual as Embedded Software Engineer 100% (all genders) for our global operational headquarters in Greifensee, Canton Zurich.
The embedded software you develop is used in our high-precision balances and robotic systems, enabling microgram-accurate measurements and automated laboratory processes. Together with an experienced development team, you will accompany innovative products from specification to series maturity and make a significant contribution to the further development of our world-leading technologies.
In this role, you will undertake the following tasks:
- Development and maintenance of embedded software (specification, design, implementation as well as unit and integration tests).
- Technical responsibility for parts of the software and their concepts.
- Commissioning and verification of the software on the hardware, including measurements on electronic components and fault analysis up to series products.
- Close interdisciplinary collaboration with teams from electronics, mechanics, metrology, and software engineering.
- Co-design and continuous improvement of development processes and code quality standards through reviews and CI/CD practices.
- Participation in refining features and user stories within our agile development organisation.
- Ensuring high software quality through independent work, knowledge sharing, and teamwork.
- Evaluation of new technologies, methods, and tools to further develop our development and test environment.
We require the following for this position:
- Completed studies in electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable qualification (ETH, FH or university).
- At least five years of professional experience in embedded software development.
- Very good knowledge of modern C++ and C as well as good knowledge of Python.
- Solid understanding of software design and software architectures for resource-constrained systems.
- Experience with RTOS systems and hardware-near software development.
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and practical experience with measurements on electronic assemblies.
- Experience in the technical leadership of colleagues.
- Structured, pragmatic, and quality-oriented working style.
- Strong team skills and enjoyment of cross-departmental collaboration.
- Very good German skills as well as business fluent English.
- Experience as a Product Owner or interest in taking responsibility for the team backlog in the future.
We offer:
- Depending on the position, flexible working hours with a hybrid working model and attractive training opportunities
- We have a 40-hour week with at least 25 days of holiday plus 4 - 7 bridge days per year
- Free parking spaces and a workplace with direct public transport connection are available
- In our own METTLER TOLEDO staff restaurant, we offer our employees healthy and discounted meals
- Additionally, there are other attractive benefits such as various subsidies for sporting activities, etc.
Challenging, varied, and diverse tasks await you in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and realise your next career goal.
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by e-mail, but only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we currently do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ta-ch@mt.com .
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by e-mail, but only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we currently do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ta-ch@mt.com .
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