Senior R&D Process Engineer

Optotune & NextLens is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Dietikon, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial (Optotune) and consumer markets (NextLens).

Working within our process engineering team, you develop exciting new products by integrating advanced technologies. In the team, you bring the next generation of innovative optical products from idea to production.

Tasks

• Develop process flows and give labor cost estimates for new product developments
• Develop, define, and optimize assembly processes and equipment to introduce new products into high volume manufacturing
• Design and carry out feasibility studies of prototypes targeted for mass production in close collaboration with Product Engineering and Operations
• Responsible for process validation, risk analysis (PFMEA) and release of the developed processes including root cause analysis and troubleshooting of errors
• Traceability and integration of process into production management environment
• Process documentation, training of co-workers and NPI engineers on the new processes
• Travel up to 10% to transfer the developed processes to multiple production sites
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

• MSc degree micro technology, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, photonics or equivalent (Uni or FH)
• 3 + years experience in process development, preferably in high volume manufacturing environment
• Lean six sigma experience is an advantage
• Knowledgeable of optical metrology methods (Interferometer, Spectrometer, etc.)
• Familiarity with FMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, SPC and other statistical modelling
• Proficient in reading/interpreting engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning
• Knowledge in MEMS and semiconductor processing, surface activation technologies
• Open-minded for challenging ideas in dynamic environments with changing priorities
• Quick thinker, creative, persistent, and empathic
• Proficiency in English, German is an advantage

Why us?

• Work in a fast-growing high-tech environment
• A variety of interesting tasks and support from our team of highly qualified professionals
• Start-up flair mixed with SME professionalism
• Flexible working environment & home office
• We believe that all positions can be in a part time pensum talk to us about it!
• Great opportunities for personal development and further education
• Respectful and supportive culture with a lot of fun
• We are extremely international and proud of our diversity in every aspect
• Awesome regular company events!
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Are you looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment? Are you determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market? If so, then we would be pleased to get to know you! Only CV and certificates needed.