HW Product Owner & Dev Eng (m/f/d)

Beschreibung

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Hardware Product Owner & Development Engineer for a temporary assignment until 31.12.2029, with high probability of extension.

Roche Diagnostics is seeking a versatile Product Owner & Hardware Development Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary (mechanical, electronics and firmware design) laboratory instrumentation team in a dual-function role. The time will be split between hands-on hardware development (electronics or mechanical engineering) and driving the team’s agile delivery according to the Scrum/Kanban approach (part of the SAFe framework). In the PO capacity, this role partners closely with Product Management to translate the overarching Product Vision into an actionable, high-quality Team Backlog. The core responsibility will be Backlog Refinement, skillfully breaking down complex Features into granular, well-defined User Stories. The position owns tactical prioritization to ensure the team consistently meets its Iteration Goals. Leveraging a strong technical background, the candidate will actively collaborate with engineers to prioritize technical debt and architectural enablers. Crucially, this role acts as the primary, transparent interface managing communication between the development team and external stakeholders.

As a hardware development engineer, part of the time will be dedicated to translating technical requirements into robust electronic designs while carefully considering costs, reliability, tolerances, and serviceability. The engineer designs functional electronic/mechanical architectures and ensures all system interfaces are properly defined and integrated. The specialist works closely with different disciplines (firmware, software, test, electronics and mechanical engineering) to execute instrument integration tests. The role authors, reviews, and maintains comprehensive technical documentation to ensure full compliance with internal processes and medical device regulations. Collaborating across boundaries, the position participates in technical reviews with stakeholders from R&D, Operations, and Customer Support, while also managing technical communication with external suppliers.

The Perfect Candidate is a senior electronics or mechanical engineer with product development management experience within the medical device industry.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Product ownership within Scrum/Kanban frameworks in SAFe
• Mechanical or electronics development
• Technical documentation
• Integration testing and issue analyses in interdisciplinary teams

Must-Haves

• A degree in a related field, Fachhochschule is a minimum requirement
• Min. 5 years in hands-on hardware development and experience in cross-functional teams (firmware/software/mechanical & electrical engineering)
• Good social skills to work in a small, interdisciplinary team
• Mechanical/electronics design tool skills
• Fluent in English and German

Nice-to-Haves

• Product development management / product ownership
• Strong experience in PCB schematics design or mechanical design
• IT/ Tool skills: Siemens Xpedition / Solidworks / Catia / Azure DevOps
• Experience in motor control applications and instrument workflows
• SAFe framework

Benefits

• Become part of one of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus featuring green spaces, meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative work environment
• Start with a professional onboarding process and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, on-site parking spaces are available to you (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant fuel discounts with our fuel card

Are you interested? Do not hesitate and submit your complete application documents online today. We look forward to hearing from you!