Mechanical Engineer - Plastic Housing
Schaan
Job reference: WD-0033118
What's the role?
In this role you will be a reference point for the team when comes to crafting product housing, structural design, and mechanisms in both plastic and metal. Additionally, you will also be responsible of coordinating with external partners to drive excellence in tool design.
Who is Hilti?
For more than a decade, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best places to work. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture. A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.
What does the role involve?
In this role, you’ll design cutting-edge housing for innovative products with core focus on plastics. You will develop firsthand and collaborate with internal and external partners for the development of 2D and 3D CAD design for injection molded plastic part and CNC metal parts following GPS standards. Your expertise in fastening systems and fine mechanics will be crucial in developing robust, high-performance, IP66-rated products, optimizing screws, clips, glues, welding, etc. You’ll be the technical reference to transition from design to industrialization, ensuring seamless production. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor and lead external designers, shaping the future of our design processes. This role offers a unique blend of creativity, technical challenge, and leadership, making a tangible impact on the products we create and the markets we serve.
What do we offer?
Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs connects you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQAI+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, child care, and relocation support.
Why should you apply?
You are a driven individual with innovative and technical mindset dedicated to design solutions with high value to customers. You strive to become a technical reference for mechanical design in the team, creating synergy and setting direction with internal and external stakeholders to drive product excellence. You want to operate in a dynamic environment rich in development opportunities.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong CAD design skills in NX ( e.g., 2D with GPS standard, 3D for injection molded plastic parts, and CNC metal parts)
- Proven track-record on plastic housing design, including IP 66 or higher
- Experience on fastening systems design and selection: screws, clips, glues, welding, etc.
- Deep understanding of design rules and principles (E.g. C&CM, Morpho-chart)
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact Andrea Alessandretti, Head of Measuring Tools or Hansa Stein, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.
Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.group/en
Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A
Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.
