GROW WITH US: 

Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland Sàrl, a subsidiary of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a MedTech start-up located in EPFL’s Innovation Park in Lausanne, Switzerland. Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company based in San Diego, California. Together we are creating new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers through a positively different experience. 

INNOVATE EVERYDAY: 

Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland is developing Sigi™, a next-generation insulin “patch pump” that will offer additional treatment options for people with diabetes. This pump is based on a patented microfluidics technology developed in-house over the past 6 years. You can find out more about Sigi here . 

A DAY IN THE LIFE: 

The Sr Automation Engineer will provide technical support for Sigi™ medical device automation equipment at Tandem’s R&D facility in Switzerland and will contribute to new development efforts, including all aspects of new product introduction. The Sr Automation Engineer will aid in manufacturing development planning and execution for prototype, pilot, and production design transfer of automation and will be responsible for defining process automation and equipment maintenance and ensuring uptime, cycle time, and safety related to the automation of the Sigi™ medical device manufacturing equipment.

Working from Tandem Diabetes Care Switzerland’s office onsite in Switzerland, you’ll have to….

• Lead the technical development of automated assembly techniques, tooling, and contribute to electro/mechanical testing development to improve product manufacturability.
• Define the automation strategy to ensure product traceability throughout the manufacturing process and data readiness for industry 4.0.
• Support the integration of automation solutions into the company’s manufacturing management system.
• Provide technical directions to Tandem staff for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and vision systems that either cause or potentially cause work stoppage and reduced throughput times.
• Lead the development of internal verification requirements and/or validation (V&V) protocols for automated processes.
  • Perform V&V activities and document findings as required.
• Responsible for IQ OQ PQs, including writing and executing protocols.
• Specify and/or validate test processes and equipment to be used by external suppliers and assists in reviewing Supplier Capability.
• Working with the Quality and R&D groups, determine root cause through failure investigation, and develop and implement corrective and preventive action, as required.
  • Tools include PFMECA, DOE, Fault Tree analysis.
• Work closely with R&D and Process Engineering to aid in the transition of new equipment and processes to manufacturing:
  • Help develop equipment solutions, requirements, and specifications.
  • Assist Operations, Manufacturing and Production leaders in Prototype Development Planning activities and pilot build activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.

YOU'RE AWESOME AT:

• Proficient in understanding product specifications, test specifications, process specifications.
• Proven ability to drive quality and productivity improvements.
• Advanced integration experience in a manufacturing environment, to assist with the transfer of testing methodology to manufacturing.
• Advanced ability to integrate automated equipment hardware and software.
• Solid knowledge of Cognex and Keyence vision systems integration with automation.
• Solid knowledge of PLC controller software such as Beckhoff, Siemens and Allen-Bradley.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively and be able to identify and recommend best course of action from several alternatives.
• Skilled at creating a team environment that supports a common vision. Proficient at effectively prioritizing goals, assessing team capability, and coordinating resources to achieve those goals.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for effective management reporting and presentation.

YOU'LL NEED:

• S. degree in Science or Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• 8 years of experience in automated equipment integration.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
•  Experience leading or managing critical projects.
• Experience in a FDA/GMP/ISO environment.
• Project Management experience.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us. 

REFERRALS: 

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