Engineer / Technician Mechanical Engineering PET
Otto Hofstetter AG
Uznach
Key information
- Publication date:10 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Uznach
Job summary
Join Otto Hofstetter AG, a leader in PET mold manufacturing. Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence.
Tasks
- Develop complete PET injection molds and cooling systems.
- Create precise technical drawings and documentation.
- Optimize existing tool portfolios and collaborate with teams.
Skills
- Mechanical engineering background or related experience required.
- Proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred.
- Strong communication skills in English are a plus.
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We focus on the future and the world.
We are a globally leading company in the manufacturing of injection molds for PET bottles, packaging & medical sectors. Our products enjoy an excellent reputation in the industry. To strengthen our design team, we are looking for a committed personality as
Mechanical Engineer / Technician 100% (m/f) PET
Responsibilities
- Development and design of complete PET injection molding tools as well as post-mold cooling systems
- Creation of precise technical drawings, parts lists, and documentation
- Optimization and further development of our existing tool portfolio
- Preparation of customer-specific part drawings and technical solutions
- Adjustments and improvements to existing designs in close cooperation with production, purchasing, and assembly
- Technical support for sales, production, and development
- Close collaboration with our team members in India and Luxembourg as well as with the subsidiary Otto Systems
- Participation in the development of innovative robotic systems for Otto Systems
- Creation of well-thought-out layouts for tools and complete systems
Requirements
- Completed training as a designer or toolmaker/polymechanic with design experience or equivalent further training
- Degree as a certified mechanical engineering technician HF (or mechanical engineer FH advantageous)
- Structured, independent, and precise way of working
- High quality awareness, teamwork skills, and customer-oriented actions
Desirable would be:
- Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and InERP
- Experience in mold making, ideally in the PET preforms area
- Good English skills in spoken and written form
We offer
- A varied, challenging activity in a technologically modern environment
- Progressive, fair, and performance-oriented employment conditions
- Annual working time model for a flexible work-life balance
- A motivated team that achieves great things together
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete written application.
Contact
Otto Hofstetter AG
Mara Feldmann
Head of HR / Trainer for Commercial Apprentices
Phone number:+41 55 285 22 63
Mara Feldmann
Head of HR / Trainer for Commercial Apprentices
Phone number:+41 55 285 22 63