R&D Piezon Engineer

As a market leader, EMS sets new standards in the design, manufacturing, and sale of devices used for medical and dental treatments. Our products benefit from a tradition of flawless Swiss precision and craftsmanship.

For over 30 years, EMS has provided valuable solutions in the fields of:

• Dental Prevention: Inventors of Guided Biofilm Therapy, an evidence-based protocol for biofilm management on teeth, soft tissues, and implants. We are also the creators of the original Airflow®, Perioflow®, and PIEZON® technologies.
• Urology: As market leaders in endoscopic lithotripsy, EMS shapes the history and future of stone management with its LithoClast® and LaserClast® product range.
• Shock Wave Therapy: Innovators of RSWT® (Radial ESWT) and developers of the Swiss DolorClast® Method for effectively treating musculoskeletal pathologies and dermatological conditions.

Our Core Values

Respect, Excellence, and Client Orientation are at the heart of EMS. Quality is embedded in our DNA and is central to our mission.

Our mission is to ensure happy and healthy patients, successful clinicians, and passionate partners. EMS delivers innovative and clinically proven treatment outcomes in the least invasive way. We are dedicated to fostering knowledge and skills through training and educating healthcare professionals, partners, and employees.

Responsibilities

As an R&D Engineer, you will support Piezon research to develop breakthrough solutions that enhance the success of our Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). You will focus on design challenges related to instruments and handpieces, contributing to the growth and sustainability of our product portfolio.

How You Will Contribute

• Expertise in (electro-)mechanical vibrating systems using piezoelectric transducers (Piezoceramics engine with Langevin horn).
• Experience in integrating electromechanical devices, from concept to prototyping phases.
• Proficiency in designing for manufacturing and quality.
• Skilled in using SolidWorks CAD and COMSOL or equivalent simulation tools.
• Lead work packages for product innovation and improvements.
• Ability to design and execute test plans to validate designs or prototypes.
• Manage relationships with external partners and suppliers.
• Support knowledge transfer to shared services (production, incoming inspection, quality).
• Conduct market research, evaluate similar products, and perform laboratory testing.
• Manage research projects with external laboratories.
• Proficiency in using MATLAB or equivalent tools for data analysis.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of piezoelectric materials and properties.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Capability to design both plastic and metallic parts.
• Basic knowledge of LabVIEW or equivalent tools for semi-automatic test benches.

Profile

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Microtechnology.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Pragmatic and data-driven approach.
• Recognized team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to translate user needs into technical specifications.
• Versatile and able to work on multiple projects, from innovation to development and production support.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.