R&D Engineer for Surgical Tables

Today's Stille is the result of nearly 180 years of innovation in the service of healthcare, ever since Albert Stille founded the company in 1841. Since the start, we have manufactured and marketed premium quality surgical instruments that facilitate the work of doctors and surgeons and made new surgeries possible. Stille's vision is that with our products we will create the conditions for surgical perfection "Surgical perfection. For life".
If you are an R&D Engineer and are attracted by being part of a company that places great focus on competence, product quality and close and personal customer relationships then you can be the right person for this position!
The team spirit, quality focus and pride in our craftsmanship are strong at Stille and you will be surrounded by colleagues who are considered some of the best in the industry.


Why do you want to work at Stille?
We offer an exciting, independent, and challenging job, a service with freedom under responsibility, with great opportunities in a future industry and a company in strong development. We will give you responsibility and have full confidence that you as an expert in the field have the best solutions. Not only do we have a strong belief that technology makes the world better, but we also believe in people and are convinced that your development is our development. We know that our shared competence becomes stronger when we help each other and care.
You will have great opportunities to influence and be involved in both your own and our joint development. You will be offered a great variety of assignments, both in terms of orientation and level.


About the job
In this role, you will work in a R&D team designing operating tables and peripheral equipment to our worldwide customers. STILLE operating tables are developed for specialized use during minimally invasive surgery where precision and high image quality is our ambition. The table is used standalone or in cooperation with a C-arm. The operating tables on which the patient is positioned hydraulically or electromechanically and maneuvered for the optimal positions for the surgeon to reduce surgery time, exposure to X-ray as well as creating accessibility and safe procedures.
You will be one in a team to maintain and to design new products, all the way to the delivery of a by third party certified medical device. For the right person, there are great opportunities for development and the role can be shaped accordingly.


Who are you?
Personal suitability is of great importance, and we believe that you have a strong commitment, a good ability to cooperate, but that you are still confident in working independently. You understand the importance of achieving results, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high quality in your work. You have a desire to learn new things and enjoy creating results and achieving goals both individually and together with the rest of the team.
In the team, we are helpful and supportive, and we hope you are the same. We believe that people around you would describe you as communicative, driven, and structured. You probably thrive best at work when you get to solve problems and create value for the customer.
You are a trained engineer having at least three years track record in mechanical design engineering. Preferably you also have experience in IEC 60601 Medical Devices design with practical knowledge of MDD, MDR, FDA regulations and harmonized standards.
In addition, if you have an understanding and experience of production and manufacturing methods, we see it as a big plus.
You genuinely like technology but also people. You thrive in social contexts, are safe and calm and handle both projects and individuals. You are enthusiastic, committed but also educational and listening.
You are a social person and through your skills and professional approach, you find it easy to build long-term relationships and create trust and confidence both internally and externally. You find it easy to understand customer needs and translate it into the business. At the same time, you are effective, results-focused and solution-oriented, without risking quality and safety.
Of course, you handle MS Office without problems and since we are an international company you speak and write unhindered in English and preferably also Swedish.
Qualifications
BS (MS preferred) in mechanical engineering.
3+ years' experience as a mechanical design engineer.
CAD experience (preferably SolidWorks) mastery of parts/assemblies/drawings.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (plating, milling, turning, EDM, grinding).
Experience with electromechanical (actuator) design, mechanical gearboxes, motor selection, sizing, and hydraulics.


Other
Stille headquarter, production and R&D is located in Torshälla (Eskilstuna).


Application
Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) via our website https://www.stille.se/about-us/working-at-stille/
We work with ongoing selection and interviews, which means that the position may be filled earlier than the last application date, so please send your application as soon as possible, at the latest January 8th 2023.