Leister AG

Design Engineer

📍 6056 Kägiswil

Role and responsibilities

Develop innovative solutions across engineering, design, manufacturing and assembly Contribute to product development projects from the initial idea through to product launch, following our innovation process Support the manufacturing and assembly of functional models, prototypes and pilot series Plan, conduct and document component, product and system testing Take ownership of conformity assessments, ensuring they are completed accurately, on time and in line with relevant standards and regulations Document key findings and share insights with R&D; and Quality Management Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of existing products and solutions

Team / description

The Leister Group is a global leader in Swiss technology has its headquarters in Central Switzerland. Under the Leister and Weldy brand names, Leister Technologies AG, a company of the Leister Group, develops and manufactures products for plastic processing and for generating industrial process heat. Axetris AG, also part of the Leister Group, is a market leader in the fields of micro optics and gas sensor technology. The brands of the Leister Group are convincing globally through quality, reliable partnership, and high customer benefit. With around 900 employees in eight countries and 130 sales partners, the Leister Group ensures a strong local presence around the world. Improving people's quality of life is the goal of the Leister Group – with innovative products, services, and new technologies. For more than 75 years.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Technical apprenticeship as a design engineer, combined with several years of professional experience and/or further education in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering (HF/FH or equivalent)

  • Experience in designing industrial series products in a cost- and quality-conscious environment

  • Strong CAD skills, ideally with Siemens Solid Edge, and preferably experience with ERP systems such as SAP

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, materials and production technologies is an advantage

  • Very good German and good English, both written and spoken