We are looking for an engaged and qualified Mechanical Design Engineer (m/w/d) - Expert in Fluid Dynamics to join our Liquid Handling team in Rotkreuz. In this role, you will act as a key technical expert evaluating and developing new liquid handling technologies for IVD product development. You will play a vital role in actively shaping our future diagnostic portfolio by designing cost-effective, highly reliable fluidic concepts and connecting mechanical designs with experimental and computational fluid dynamics.General InformationStart Date: As soon as possible (Latest possible start date: )Home Office: Hybrid working options (max. 1 day per week)Tasks & ResponsibilitiesConcept Evaluation & Parameter Determination: Analyze and evaluate new technologies through testing. Utilize fluidic and physical expertise to define and verify parameter settings, ensuring optimal pipetting performance for specific applications.Liquid Handling Solution Development: Support the technical implementation of liquid handling solutions within IVD product development. Collaborate with Design Engineers using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to optimize component designs from a fluidics perspective, validating simulations through experiments.Feasibility Studies: Initiate, lead, and execute feasibility studies in the field of liquid handling to satisfy technical requirements and mitigate design risks.Test Bench Development: Define required test benches for feasibility studies and parameter determination. Work alongside mechanical, electronic, and software engineers to commission test stands and program necessary software workflows.Qualifications & Requirements (Must-Haves)Education: Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus or specialization in Fluid Dynamics.CFD Expertise: 1–3 years of hands-on experience using CFD software and simulation techniques to model complex fluidic flows (including grid generation, simulation execution, and post-processing).Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical capabilities combined with an independent, structured approach to analyzing and resolving complex engineering problems.Experimental Fluid Dynamics: Demonstrated passion for hands-on experimental fluid dynamics and building/operating test setups to validate theoretical models and verify performance.Programming & Modern Tool Usage: Proven ability to program complex test workflows using Python and C#, with experience leveraging modern AI development tools (e.g., Gemini, Claude Code) to accelerate solutions.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong desire to work within international, cross-functional teams and actively engage with domain experts.Language Skills: Professional fluency in both German and English (written and spoken). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Mechanical Design Engineer (m/w/d) - Expert in Fluid Dynamics Arbeitgeber: Randstad
Als etabliertes Industrieunternehmen im Raum Liechtenstein/Rheintal bieten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, das auf kontinuierliche Verbesserung und Digitalisierung setzt. Unsere moderne Arbeitskultur fördert Eigenverantwortung und kreative Lösungsansätze, während wir Ihnen durch flexible Arbeitsmodelle und zahlreiche Benefits wie kostenlose Parkplätze und eine verpflegungsfreundliche Infrastruktur eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance ermöglichen. Zudem legen wir großen Wert auf die persönliche und berufliche Weiterentwicklung unserer Mitarbeiter, sodass Sie Ihre Karriereziele in einem zukunftsorientierten Unternehmen verwirklichen können.
