Development Engineer

About the Company:

vVARDIS is a Swiss-based oral health company founded by Dr. Haley and Dr. Goly Abivardi, dentists, innovators, and award-winning entrepreneurs. vVARDIS is the result of a combined 30 years of dental and entrepreneurial experience, and 20 years of laboratory and clinical research paired with the creative vision of its founders.

At vVARDIS, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance oral health and well-being, inspired by the vision of our founders to foster preventive rather than reparative dentistry.

Scientifically proven in over 200 publications, our unique technology can treat early caries, offering a noninvasive, pain-free solution for patients of all ages. We offer a number of oral health products targeting dental professionals and their patients, as well as consumers, all based on our proprietary technology.

We value our people and believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, based on our core values of innovation, excellence, integrity, and empathy.

We are located in Zug, Switzerland, with operations in Europe and the U.S. Join us on this exciting journey!

Position Overview

As a Development Engineer in the R&D department, you will play a key role in the design and documentation of innovative medical devices in the oral health field. You will focus on developing and maintaining the technical documentation required under design control, ensuring compliance with international medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, MDR).

Your background in chemistry and/or materials science will support peptide formulation expertise and compatibility studies, while your experience with packaging development will be essential to drive packaging design, validation, and stability activities.

This position is ideal for a scientifically driven, detail-oriented professional who enjoys translating complex technical concepts into compliant, structured documentation and supporting the full design and development lifecycle of medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain design control documentation, including design inputs, outputs, verification/validation reports, risk management files, and design history files (DHFs)
• Support device and packaging development activities, including definition of material specifications, design verification testing, and shelf-life / packaging integrity studies
• Contribute to the preparation of Device Descriptions, Design & Development Plans, User Requirements Specifications (URS), and technical reports in alignment with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Operations) to ensure design activities meet technical and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in material and process evaluations, including supplier interactions for formulation or packaging components.
• Support risk management activities according to ISO 14971, ensuring proper linkage between design, verification, and clinical performance.
• Generate and maintain Change Control, CAPA, and Design Review documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design control processes and documentation templates.
• Support preparation of regulatory submissions by providing technical documentation and justifications.
• Assist in test planning, data evaluation, and interpretation of results related to product and packaging performance.

Qualifications & Skil

• ls:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in medical device development, ideally in the dental, pharmaceutical, or life science industry.
• Proven experience with design control documentation, technical writing, and regulatory-compliant record keeping (e.g., DHF, DMR, DDP).
• Familiarity with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EU MDR, FDA 21 CFR 82
• 0).Experience in packaging design and validation, including material compatibility, sealing, and stability testing.
• Strong understanding of chemical and material properties, preferably with exposure to biomaterials, polymers, or peptide-based systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to structure complex information clear
• ly.Skilled in cross-functional communication, capable of interfacing with internal experts, suppliers, and external laboratories.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with document control systems (e.g., QMS or PLM tools).

Your Personality

You’re energized by being part of a growing team and contributing to the build-up of a business. You thrive in dynamic environments and embrace change with a continuous improvement mindset. You bring a strong mix of analytical thinking, project management, and attention to detail—paired with the flexibility to handle both routine tasks and complex challenges. You’re a proactive doer who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and works independently while keeping the broader business goals in focus. In our lean and agile organization, self-sufficiency and initiative are key. You embody high ethical standards, learn quickly, and consistently strive for excellence in execution—with humility and a collaborative spirit.

vVARDIS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Join vVARDIS: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about vVARDIS and our career opportunities, join the vVARDIS Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vvardis/mycompany/

If you don’t hear from us, please know that we highly value your interest in vVARDIS and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities.