R&D Test and Integration Engineer (Wädenswil)
Creoptix AG, a brand of Malvern Panalytical, provides the next-generation bioanalytical instruments based on the proprietary Grating-Coupled-Interferometry (GCI) technology. Our products are used for drug discovery and life sciences for both industry and academic research.
Our instruments combine advanced opto-mechatronic engineering with sophisticated software, enabling precise and reliable bioanalytical measurements. To expand our inter-disciplinary R&D team based in Wädenswil we are seeking a Test and Integration Engineer.
Your role and responsibilities
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of hardware and software engineers and application scientists developing next generation GCI products. You will report to R&D Manager.
As R&D Test and Integration Engineer you will
- Take part in design, prototyping and testing activities for electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and complete systems with embedded software elements.
- Develop integration and testing procedures, and related documentation
- Develop test execution and data analysis software tools using Python, Lua, HTML.
- Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and field service teams for handover and training.
- Lead or take part in troubleshooting and root-cause finding investigations.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Hands-on mechatronics expertise, comfortably working with mechanical, electrical/electronic and software components with a “maker” mindset.
- Ability to use CAD (Solidworks preferred) for construction of prototypes and test infrastructure with traditional and 3D printed mechanics.
- Good understanding of electronic components and their interfacing. Use of measuring equipment for testing and troubleshooting.
- Ability to write and debug test software with basic data collection, processing and plotting. Ability to utilize AI agents for accelerated development.
- Strong ownership of tasks and result oriented work style within a collaborative team environment.
- Eligible for working in Switzerland.
What we offer
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary team of experts in engineering, physics, data science, and biochemistry.
- A culture of innovation, ownership, professionalism, and continuous learning.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.
We provide market-leading, material characterization technologies for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories in the analytics of advanced materials.
We support our customers through their biggest challenges, from developing lifesaving vaccines to sustainable fuels. We wake up every day to delight our customers through innovation, high-quality solutions and workflows, and excellence in customer satisfaction.
We are a recognized leader for quality and insights in material characterization; winning customers with performance and keeping them with service. With more than 2,000 employees operating in over 20 countries across the world, and R&D sites in North America, Europe and Asia.
We are part of Spectris, a company which combines precision with purpose to equip customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive. In 2025, Spectris acquired Micromeritics as part of Malvern Panalytical.
Skills Required
- Strong communication skills in English
- Hands-on mechatronics expertise across mechanical, electrical/electronic, and software components
- Ability to use CAD, preferably SolidWorks, for prototype and test-infrastructure construction
- Understanding of electronic components and their interfacing
- Experience using measuring equipment for testing and troubleshooting
- Ability to write and debug test software for data collection, processing, and plotting
- Ability to utilize AI agents for accelerated development
- Strong task ownership and results-oriented work style in a collaborative team
- Eligibility to work in Switzerland
Spectris plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership opportunities are broadly available to permanent staff through the Owners@Spectris programme and share incentive plans, offering potential long‑term upside. Participation is subject to eligibility and performance conditions but provides a pathway to share in company value.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical-expense insurance is provided, with references to family cover in some arrangements, alongside life and disability insurance. These provisions indicate a comprehensive healthcare and protection package in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Pension arrangements are part of the benefits offering, with additional share incentive mechanisms such as partnership and matching shares. These elements point to structured retirement and savings support, though availability can differ by location.
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What We Do
Spectris harnesses the power of precision measurement to equip customers to make the world cleaner, healthier, and more productive. The company provides high-tech instruments, test equipment, and software for many of the world’s most technically demanding industrial applications.
