Hendrik Bäker - Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices

Q: Where is Hendrik based?

Hendrik is based in Appenzell, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Hendrik speak?

Hendrik speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Hendrik have?

Hendrik has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Hendrik has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Hendrik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Hendrik's latest experience?

Hendrik's most recent position is Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices at Roche Diagnostics AG .

Q: What companies has Hendrik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hendrik has worked for Roche Diagnostics AG , Thyssenkrupp Presta AG , RUAG Aerostructures AG , and Leica Geosystems AG .

Q: Which industries is Hendrik most experienced in?

Hendrik is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Aerospace and Defense . Hendrik also has some experience in Space Exploration , Energy , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Hendrik most experienced in?

Hendrik is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Production , and Procurement . Hendrik also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Hendrik worked in recently?

Hendrik has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Healthcare , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Hendrik worked in recently?

Hendrik has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Procurement , and Production .

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Appenzell, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year 1 month

Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices

Roche Diagnostics AG

Concept and optimization of medical devices
Design of housing segments, coupling systems, and complex mechanical systems
Plastic and sheet metal designs
Supplier inquiries and technical evaluation
Technical support for suppliers and production
CAD design with CATIA V5 and SolidWorks
Creating models, ISO GPS drawings, and documentation
Approvals in PLM and SAP
Internal coordination with relevant stakeholders

Apr 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 6 months

Mechanical Design Engineer Steering

Thyssenkrupp Presta AG

Design of drive modules for steering systems
Design of plastic connector housings, aluminum die-cast parts, and circuit boards in assemblies
Close coordination with suppliers for the design of drive servo motors
CAD design with CATIA V5 and Agile 6
Creating models, ISO GPS drawings, and documentation
Approvals in PDM/PLM
Internal coordination with team leaders and project management

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year

Manufacturing Engineer

RUAG Aerostructures AG

Support for work preparation measures
Adaptation of automated drilling and riveting processes for manufacturing wings and control surfaces
Creating drilling and riveting plans as well as production plans
Specification of NAS-compliant drilling materials
Supplier evaluation
Creating drawings and 3D models in CATIA V5
Document management in SAP

Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

11 months

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leica Geosystems AG

Development of optomechanical surveying systems
Design of plastic housings and aluminum die-cast parts
Close collaboration with tooling department for design of injection molded parts (DFM)
Cable design and PCB design
CAD design with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Creating documentation in SAP
Regular meetings with team leaders and project management

Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

1 year 8 months

Senior Design Engineer Launchers

RUAG Space AG

Structural development of payload fairings (Projects Ariane, Atlas V, and NASA Space Launch System SLS)
Building 3D models in CATIA V5
Creating technical drawings, parts lists, and material and document master data sets in SAP
Collaboration with project management and quality management

May 2018 - Dec 2018

8 months

Design Engineer Filling Systems

Bizerba Busch AG

Design of semi- and fully automatic filling systems for the food, chemical, and petrochemical industries
Design according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Close collaboration with project management and production
Optimization of automation processes
Creating technical drawings and bill of materials
Technical design together with suppliers
Preparing specifications based on requirements profiles
Setting up material and document masters in SAP
Producing drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks
Change management

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 2 months

Design Engineer Rail Vehicle Construction

Stadler Rail AG

Design of interior fittings for trains of the Flirt 3 series
Design of ceiling systems, inter-car gangways, and insulation
Design of thermoplastic components for locking systems on rail vehicles
Compliance with fire safety regulations
Collaboration with project management and onsite assembly
Technical design together with suppliers
Preparing requirements and functional specifications
Support for certification and acceptance processes
Change management
Processing documents and article masters in SmarTeam
Producing drawings and 3D models in CATIA V5

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 11 months

Design Engineer Radar Sensor Unit

Rheinmetall Defence AG

Participation in new development for modernizing mobile radar systems
Development of radar sensor units and optics for object detection
Development of electromechanical alternative drives and installation and control of linear actuators
Preparing requirements specifications
Evaluating suppliers
Design together with system suppliers
3D modeling in Siemens NX 10
Creating production-ready drawings and bill of materials
Data management and change control in Teamcenter
Maintaining material masters in SAP

Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 8 months

Design Engineer Turbo Generator

Alstom Schweiz AG

Participation in the development project "New Rotor Technology"
Design optimizations to improve efficiency of power plant generators
Redesign of axial and radial fans
Creating production-ready drawings and bill of materials
Drawing revisions
Application of design methodologies in CATIA V5 for CAM manufacturing processes

Feb 2011 - Jul 2013

2 years 6 months

Senior Design Engineer Automotive

Schaffner EMV AG

Design of thermoplastic components including door handle antennas, switches, and EMC filters
PCB design
Initial design of EMC test fixtures for automated production quality assurance
Application of quality management systems (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Kaizen)
Supporting manufacturing processes at plants in Thailand and China
Key user for CAD CATIA V5 and SAP
Change management
Deputy head of design

Nov 2007 - Jan 2011

3 years 3 months

Body-in-White Design Engineer Automotive

FFT EDAG / EDAG Engineering AG

Design of fixtures and tools for manufacturing body-in-white
Systematic design in CATIA V5 and Siemens NX according to OEM guidelines
Creation of manufacturing-ready drawings and bills of materials
Processing of change requests
Preparation of CAD models for simultaneous robot cell space analyses

Aug 2004 - Sep 2006

2 years 2 months

Tooling Design Engineer Automotive (Working Student)

Ford Plant in Cologne

Design of fixtures and tools in plant engineering
Creation of 3D models
Support of simulation for the design of robot tools
Creation of drawings and bills of materials in CATIA V5

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Space Exploration, Energy, and Healthcare.

Automotive

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Space Exploration

Energy

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Product Development, Production, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Operations.

Product Development

Production

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Operations

Summary

Innovative design engineer with over 15 years of experience in product development.

Expert in mechanical designs in the fields of medical devices, automotive, railway, and aerospace.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Product Development
Plastics Engineering
Drive Technology
Fixture Design
Manufacturing Equipment
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Outlook
Google Docs
Windows 11
Ms-office
Catia V5
Siemens Nx
Solidworks
Autocad
Teamcenter
Smarteam
Sap
Agile 6
Plastic-design
Automation
Dfm
Lean-management
Kaizen
Fmea
Apqp
Part-design
Assembly-design
Drafting
Structural Analysis (Fea)
General-shape-design (Gsd)
Sheet-metal-design
Cable-design

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Certified Designer IHK · Mechanical and Plant Engineering · Wuppertal, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

Fachhochschule Aachen

Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

Fachoberschule

Technical college entrance qualification · Aachen, Germany

...and 2 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Automotive 9 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 3 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices, Mechanical Design Engineer Steering, Manufacturing Engineer

Main industries Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Product Development, Production, Procurement

Qualifications

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Hendrik based?

Hendrik is based in Appenzell, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Hendrik speak?

Hendrik speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Hendrik have?

Hendrik has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Hendrik has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Hendrik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hendrik be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hendrik would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices, Mechanical Design Engineer Steering, Manufacturing Engineer.

What is Hendrik's latest experience?

Hendrik's most recent position is Senior Mechanical Engineer Medical Devices at Roche Diagnostics AG.

What companies has Hendrik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hendrik has worked for Roche Diagnostics AG, Thyssenkrupp Presta AG, RUAG Aerostructures AG, and Leica Geosystems AG.

Which industries is Hendrik most experienced in?

Hendrik is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense. Hendrik also has some experience in Space Exploration, Energy, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Hendrik most experienced in?

Hendrik is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Production, and Procurement. Hendrik also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Operations.

Which industries has Hendrik worked in recently?

Hendrik has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Hendrik worked in recently?

Hendrik has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Procurement, and Production.

What is Hendrik's education?

Hendrik attended Bergische Universität Wuppertal for Mechanical and Plant Engineering.

What is the availability of Hendrik?

Hendrik is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Hendrik?

Hendrik's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.