System Engineer / System Engineeress

Company Overview

Founded in 1950, Hamilton Medical AG is dedicated to the vision of driving innovation to enhance people's lives. As a pioneering force in the health sector, we specialize in a range of solutions including ventilators, automated pipetting, sample management, and the development of process sensors.

Hamilton Medical stands as a leading manufacturer of intelligent ventilators. Our solutions adapt to various patient groups and applications, whether in ICUs, during emergency rescue transport, or within MRI scans.

Make a Difference

We are in search of a System Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, upholds high standards, and is eager to face the challenges of developing next-generation medical solutions. You will be instrumental in transforming complex systems from initial concepts into market-ready products, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance.

Your Responsibilities

• Design Smart Systems: Define safe and reliable system architectures that align with clinical needs, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements, while maintaining a practical perspective on feasibility and value.
• Balance Quality & Timelines: Lead the system lifecycle from requirements through integration and validation, ensuring safety, usability, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with project managers, engineers, and regulatory experts to transform ideas into fully realized, standards-compliant products.
• Ensure Efficient Compliance: Steer integration and verification planning with a realistic approach to MDR, FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 regulations.
• Optimize Engineering Workflow: Enhance traceability and efficiency by employing modern ALM tools and best practices in requirement and test engineering.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related technical field (B.Sc. FH, M.Sc. ETH, or equivalent).
• Several years of hands-on experience in medical device development or other regulated industries.
• Capability to balance technical depth with effective decision-making that keeps projects on course.
• Strong drive for continuous improvement—actively suggesting, shaping, and participating in evolving processes.
• Effective communicator and pragmatic problem solver who enjoys collaborating in interdisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable with regulatory standards; experience with MDR, ISO 13485, FDA, or IEC 60601 is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a significant plus.

Discover more about career opportunities at Hamilton by visiting jobs.hamilton.ch.

Do our values resonate with you? If you thrive in a collaborative and down-to-earth environment, Hamilton may be the perfect fit. We provide a motivating workplace, leisure activities, and modern working conditions. Our culture promotes open communication and a pleasant working atmosphere. If you’re interested, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at Show e-mail with the following reference:

Reference: JR-4580-fjm / Contact: Aileen Hollmann