R&D Engineer

Do you thrive on innovation and technical excellence?

Are you passionate about developing new products for the construction industry?

My client is a leading international engineering company with a rich history of providing specialist solutions for diverse structures. They seek a talented and motivated R&D Engineer to join their small dynamic team in Zurich, Switzerland.

What you will do:

• Lead R&D projects, reporting directly to the Head of Technology.
• Design new systems and products for the global construction industry.
• Provide technical support for international projects, including post-tensioning, stay cables, and structural maintenance/repair.
• Conduct tests (small and large scale) at international laboratories, focusing on Europe.
• Develop detailed documentation to obtain technical approvals.
• Represent the company at international conferences and congresses.
• Participate in international technical committees for new standards and industry guidelines.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A master's degree (M.Sc. Eng.) or PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science.
• Experience in international R&D projects (preferred).
• A strong sense of innovation with a commercial mindset.
• Proficiency in FEA software, particularly ABAQUS.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken). German language skills are a plus.
• A proven track record of technical report writing, documentation creation, and presentations.
• Excellent teamwork skills for internal and external collaboration within our global network.
• A willingness to travel.

If you are a passionate engineer eager to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.