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

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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 design
Supplier inquiries and technical evaluation
Technical support for suppliers and production
CAD modeling with CATIA V5 and SolidWorks
Creating models, drawings according to ISO GPS 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 composite PCBs
Close coordination with suppliers for the design of drive servomotors
CAD modeling with CATIA V5 and Agile 6
Creating models, drawings according to ISO GPS and documentation
Approvals in PDM/PLM
Internal coordination with team lead and project management

Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year

Manufacturing Engineer

RUAG Aerostructures AG

Support of production planning measures
Adaptation of automated drilling and riveting processes for manufacturing wings and stabilizers
Creating drilling and riveting plans as well as production plans
Design of NAS-compliant drilling materials
Supplier evaluation
Creating drawings and 3D models in CATIA V5
Document maintenance 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 toolmaking for the design of injection-molded parts (DFM)
Cable design and PCB design
CAD modeling with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Creation of documentation in SAP
Regular meetings with team lead and project management

Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

1 year 8 months

Senior Design Engineer Launchers

RUAG Space AG

Detailed design of payload fairings (Projects Ariane, Atlas V and NASA SLS)
Building 3D models in CATIA V5
Creating technical drawings, bills of materials and material and document master records in SAP
Collaboration with project management and quality management

May 2018 - Dec 2018

8 months

Design Engineer Filling Systems

Bizerba Busch AG

Designing semi- and fully automated filling systems for the food, chemical, and petrochemical industries
Design calculations in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Close collaboration with project management and production
Optimization of automation processes
Creation of technical drawings and bill of materials
Engineering design together with suppliers
Creating specification documents based on requirement profiles
Setting up material and document masters in SAP
Generating drawings and 3D models in SolidWorks
Change management

Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year 2 months

Design Engineer Rail Vehicle Construction

Stadler Rail AG

Designing interior fittings for Flirt 3 series trains
Design of ceiling systems, gangway connections, and insulation
Designing thermoplastic components for locking systems on rail vehicles
Ensuring compliance with fire protection regulations
Collaboration with project management and on-site assembly teams
Technical design together with suppliers
Creating requirement specifications and specification documents
Supporting approval and acceptance processes
Change management
Managing documents and part masters in SmarTeam
Creating drawings and 3D models in CATIA V5

Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 11 months

Design Engineer Radar Sensor Unit

Rheinmetall Defence AG

Contributing to new developments as part of modernizing mobile radar systems
Developing radar sensor units and optics for object detection
Designing electromechanical alternative drives and integrating and controlling linear actuators
Writing requirement specifications
Supplier evaluation
Engineering designs together with system suppliers
3D modeling in Siemens NX 10
Creating manufacturing-ready drawings and bill of materials
Data management and change control in Teamcenter
Maintaining part masters in SAP

Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

1 year 8 months

Design Engineer Turbogenerator

Alstom Schweiz AG

Working on the development project "New Rotor Technology"
Engineering optimizations to improve the efficiency of power plant generators
Redesigning axial and radial fans
Creating manufacturing-ready drawings and bill of materials
Drawing revisions
Applying design methodologies in CATIA V5 for CAM manufacturing processes

Feb 2011 - Jul 2013

2 years 6 months

Senior Design Engineer Automotive

Schaffner EMV AG

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

Nov 2007 - Jan 2011

3 years 3 months

Automotive Body-in-White Designer

FFT EDAG / EDAG Engineering AG

Design of fixtures and tools for body-in-white production
Methodical design in CATIA V5 and Siemens NX according to OEM guidelines
Creating production-ready drawings and parts lists
Processing change requests
Preparing CAD models for simultaneous packaging studies in robot cells

Aug 2004 - Sep 2006

2 years 2 months

Automotive Production Equipment Designer (Working Student)

Ford Works in Cologne

Design of fixtures and tools in plant engineering
Creating 3D models
Supporting simulations for the design of robot tools
Preparing drawings and parts lists 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 more than 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
Tooling
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
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

Advanced 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

July 2026

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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.