Junior Product Development Engineer Software

Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Exciting and technically complex products are waiting for you. With your experience in the area of firmware development, you will actively drive our development projects forward. We offer you a well-founded training and a good integration in a competent team within our Professional Care Product Line. You will collaborate efficiently with internal and external teams such as the mechanical department, marketing, quality and regulatory management in an agile organized development environment.

Join Medela and help us turn science into care!

This is what you can move

• Develop, implement, test, and debug software for embedded systems up to series production readiness, utilizing standard tools (e.g., SW configuration management, defect tracking)

  Execute, analyze, and document engineering tests, providing feedback for product design optimization

• Contribute to product definition, implementation of requirements in prototypes, and evaluation of solutions using agile methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, User-Centered Design)

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality management processes, and technical documentation according to industry standards

• Collaborate with Product Care and Production Engineering teams to support design transfer, product modifications, and manufacturing processes

• Participate in innovation processes, evaluate new technologies, and develop firmware enabling integration between embedded systems and cloud applications

What you bring along

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems Engineering or similar engineering degree

• 0–2 years of professional experience, preferably in the medical industry or similarly highly regulated environment

• Basic understanding of embedded systems design, electronic circuit design, real-time operating systems, and control systems

• Basic experience in firmware development for embedded microcontrollers and software development using object-oriented design principles

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with familiarity in development environments such as MS Visual Studio and IAR

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

• Strong accountability, ability to report transparently, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Medela Family: A culture characterized by inclusivity and respect that values and supports every member of our team. Together, we pursue one goal: improving the lives of mothers, babies and patients by translating science into care

• Flexibility: If your role allows for it, you can work in a hybrid model with up to 3 days per week working from home

• Growth Opportunities: a range of learning initiatives, both on and off the job

• Competitive package: Benefits align with international benchmarks, including extended maternity/paternity leave, insurance, and additional vacation or bridge days

• Balance: A variety of activities designed to promote health and well-being

We focus on the personality and professional skills of our candidates. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcome applications from all individuals.
However, due to work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss Nationals, UK, EU citizens as well as relevant work-permit holders for Switzerland.

For this recruitment we will not consider any applications sent through by agencies.