ABOUT STRAUMANN GROUP
Are you ready to unlock your potential? At Straumann Group we’re on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide. United by purpose, we bring our best selves to work every day, embracing a high-performance, player-learner culture that inspires collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take charge of your own career, harnessing your skills, passion, and enthusiasm for learning to continually grow and progress. Together, we’re not just shaping brighter smiles, we’re unlocking the potential of people everywhere, including our own.
INTRODUCTION
As a Product Development Engineer (CADCAM), you will contribute to the advancement of Straumann’s prosthetics portfolio by supporting the development of innovative dental solutions. You will work within a cross-functional environment, collaborating with teams across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory functions. This role offers the opportunity to influence product development from concept through to implementation, ensuring solutions meet both user needs and regulatory standards.
This position offers a hybrid working model, with up to two days of remote work per week.
Responsabilities
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Lead technical activities within cross-functional product development projects
- Translate user needs and market insights into clear technical requirements
- Evaluate technical concepts and conduct feasibility assessments
- Plan and execute design verification and validation activities in line with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO)
- Coordinate design transfer to manufacturing sites and support production readiness
- Drive product and process improvements related to quality, usability, and cost efficiency
- Support lifecycle management activities, including ongoing product and process monitoring
- Contribute to root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives
- Ensure adherence to product development processes, guidelines, and documentation standards
Requirements
Must-have:
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Degree in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, or a related field
- Experience in product development, ideally within regulated industries
- Knowledge of design control processes and relevant standards (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
- Clear and effective communication skills in English (written and spoken)
Nice-to-have:
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Experience in dental, medical device, or CADCAM-related environments
- Familiarity with development tools such as FMEA, tolerance analysis, or statistical analysis
- Understanding of manufacturing and testing processes
- Additional language skills (in particular German)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability
