Thoratec Switzerland GmbH

Zurich

(Senior) Electrical Engineer

  • 09 July 2026
  • 100%
  • Permanent position
  • Zurich

Job summary

Join Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of Abbott Laboratories, a leader in medical devices. Be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to life-saving technology.

Tasks

  • Build and qualify Electrical Test Equipment for production.
  • Design and validate new Electrical Test Equipment as needed.
  • Support equipment lifecycle and corrective actions.

Skills

  • Electrical Engineering background with 3+ years experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical circuit design and troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in C#, Python, and debugging software.

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About the job

<p><b>Thoratec Switzerland GmbH </b>is a part of <b>Abbott Laboratories</b>, one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for acute and long-term therapy in patients with severe heart diseases.</p><p></p><p>Our location in the city of Zurich has around 130 employees in the areas of development and production of the <b>Centri MagTM system</b> and the <b>HeartMate 3TM motor.</b></p><p></p><p>As we grow our current team, we are looking for a passionate, open minded and down to earth person to join our team.</p><p></p><p><b>(Senior) Electrical Engineer </b></p><p></p><p>The open position is within the Manufacturing Engineering – Equipment Engineering team. The Equipment Engineering team works together with Maintenance Engineering and First Level Support teams to assure availability and compliance of our Test Equipment.</p><p></p><p><b>In this function you will:</b></p><ul><li><p>Be responsible to build and qualify Electrical Test Equipment to assure production continuity</p></li><li><p>Depending on priorities, responsible to design new Electrical Test Equipment, conducting Equipment/Non-product Software and Test Method validation activities</p></li><li><p>Take ownership for equipment availability and repair</p></li><li><p>Support the whole equipment lifecycle</p></li><li><p>Support equipment related corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Desired Profile:</b></p><ul><li><p>Background: Electrical Engineering</p></li><li><p>3+ experience as an electrical engineer preferable</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of electrical circuit design</p></li><li><p>Experience in trouble-shooting electrical equipment</p></li><li><p>Software knowhow, at best C# and Python, experience with OpenHTF is a plus</p></li><li><p>Experience with debugging Software</p></li><li><p>Experience with EIQ/EOQ & NPS validation is an asset</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English (written and spoken), German would be an asset</p></li></ul><p></p><p>We are offering opportunities for development for a highly motivated specialist who thinks along and enjoys being part of a small, young team with broad responsibilities. Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas in PDF format today. We are looking forward to meeting you.</p><p></p>

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