Application Engineer 100% (m/f/d)

Maagtechnic is a specialized industrial service provider. As part of the ERIKS Group, we offer a wide range of technical products, customized solutions as well as co-engineering and related services. We support customers in various industry segments in improving the performance of their products and reducing their total operating costs.

Our technical know-how forms the basis of our specialization. For over 115 years, we have built profound expertise in the fields of sealing and polymer technology, industrial seals, industrial valves and control technology, industrial and hydraulic hoses, industrial plastics, drive technology and bearings, conveyor systems as well as tools, occupational safety and plant maintenance.

Application Engineer 100% (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• You develop, calculate and realize technical solutions in the area of Sealing & Polymer + Plastics (seals, molded rubber parts, plastic products) – from the initial idea or prototype to series maturity, including material selection and CAD design
• You advise customers as well as internal departments on demanding technical applications and issues – if necessary also directly on site
• You actively initiate and acquire new projects with existing customers as well as product launches and are therefore on the road about 40–60% within Switzerland
• You purposefully build and expand a network with relevant decision-makers, identify potentials and develop concrete project approaches from them
• You lead and coordinate complex customer projects and ensure close coordination with production, suppliers, partner plants and customers (stakeholder management)
• You work closely with the international ERIKS Group – especially with the departments of technology, material development, quality management and product management – to ensure successful project implementation
• You conduct feasibility studies, create technical documentation and ensure the sustainable transfer of projects into series production
• You take up regulatory requirements in highly regulated industries, understand them in detail and consistently integrate them into your project work

Your Talents and Experience

• Technical basic training with further education to technician HF or bachelor (e.g. mechanical engineering, plastics/materials technology or similar)
• Experience with elastomers and/or plastics, industry knowledge in chemicals/pharma/food/semicon is an advantage
• Practical experience in customer projects: successfully implemented technical solutions from prototype phase to series maturity
• Very good CAD skills (SolidWorks) as well as experience with PDM and ISO-GPS (tolerances/drawing standards)
• Customer-oriented, proactive working style with a clear focus on solution- and implementation-oriented action
• Convincing communication and very good stakeholder management; engaging personality and very good listening skills
• Sales/business administration affinity or corresponding further education is an advantage (interface technology/commercial)
• Confident German language skills in spoken and written form as well as good English skills, willingness to travel within Switzerland

We Offer You

• Modern informal culture, flat hierarchies & plenty of room for personal responsibility
• Flexible working hours, home office & vacation purchase
• Above-average pension fund benefits with savings plan option & private accident insurance
• Half-fare card cost coverage & attractive leasing conditions
• Free parking spaces, e-charging stations & top location near Stettbach train station
• Discounted fitness offers, sports opportunities within walking distance
• FELFEL catering on site & other food options in the vicinity
• Discounts at Sorell Hotels

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Have we sparked your interest? Apply via our online portal. We only consider direct applications.