Biel

Design Engineer

13 October 2026
100%
Temporary
German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
Biel

About the job

Design Engineer

Workload: 100%

Location: Biel

Type of employment: Fixed-term

Your Tasks

Development of milling machines for high-speed and high-performance machining within a project team.

This includes creating concepts as well as the static and dynamic design of components and complete assemblies.

Design of rotating and linear drive elements as well as pneumatic and hydraulic components, taking into account standards, norms and cost specifications.

You create 3D CAD models, 2D CAD manufacturing drawings and parts lists in Solid Edge/SAP. There is the possibility to take on technical responsibility as a sub-project leader within the project team.

Possibility of permanent employment

Your Profile

You are sociable and enjoy working in a team. With your sound expertise, you develop solutions, communicate them convincingly and assert yourself confidently.

You have a technical basic education with further training as a mechanical engineer FH.

Experience in product development of serial products, ideally in mechanical engineering, helps you to develop innovative solutions.

You speak fluent German and English.

MIKRON MILL is one of the world’s experts in vertical milling and the inventor of high-speed milling. The automation-capable machines are known for dynamic precision and freeform accuracy and deliver top performance in complex applications. MIKRON MILL stands for innovation, agility and sustainable added value.

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We Offer

Excellent career opportunities: UNITED MACHINING offers many opportunities for career development. We provide a talent management process (MyNextBigStep) to promote your career.

Excellent training tools: At UNITED MACHINING we offer development opportunities for everyone. We provide global learning tools as well as training and specialised courses.

Focus on sustainability and innovation: We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let us work together towards a sustainable future.

About Us

UNITED MACHINING is one of the world’s leading providers of complete solutions for manufacturers of precision components and tools as well as for mould making. The portfolio includes machines for milling, EDM, laser structuring, laser micro-machining and additive manufacturing. In addition, the business unit offers spindles, automation solutions, tools and digitalised solutions, supported by unparalleled customer service and support.

UNITED MACHINING includes the brands AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC and SYSTEM 3R.

UNITED MACHINING is headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, and currently employs over 3,000 people at more than 50 locations worldwide.

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