Development Engineer Tools (m/f/x)

As part of a multi-disciplinary development team, you are the leading force behind one or more subassemblies of a direct fastening tool. Here you will develop innovative ideas and drive their optimization until serial production readiness and you will contribute to further differentiate our tools from competition.

This full-time position is available as soon as possible. No travel required.

What You’ll Do

You will be working in a cross-functional team of development engineers, production specialist, purchasers and marketing peers. After thoroughly capturing the customer requirements and consulting experienced development colleagues, you will design novel concepts and confirm the value proposition of your solution at first hand. In addition, you optimize your subassembly in terms of functionality, manufacturability, robustness and costs in collaboration with simulation, production and testing experts.
Beyond project-related activities you have the opportunity to self-responsibly drive novel, promising ideas supported by students, renowned universities, or external engineering companies.
 

What You’ll Bring

• Master/PhD or Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechatronics or similar fields
• A proven track record in product development
• A proactive working style, a getting-things-done approach and target oriented mindset with a high learning agility
• You are a collaborative team player and a self-confident personality, standing your ground in team and management discussions
• Passion to develop innovative solutions, a hands-on mentality and the ability to promote your work with a good and efficient stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills in English (proficiency in German will be an asset

What's in it for you

About you: you are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, where a job title is not considered a final destination but the starting point.

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! 

For further questions, please feel free to contact the hiring manager Eric Schulte Suedhoff, Head of Light Duty Systems [email protected] or Hansa Stein, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected]

 *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.