R&D Test Technician
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Job Location:
Zürich - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics designing and manufacturing advanced laser optical and material technologies used by customers worldwide across industrial communications electronics and instrumentation markets.
With a broad global footprint and deep engineering capability we combine advanced manufacturing applied innovation and customer collaboration to deliver high-performance solutions that enable critical technologies and solve complex real-world challenges.
About Coherent in Switzerland
Coherent Corp. Zurich is a key research and production hub specialising in advanced photonics engineered materials and high-power semiconductor laser technologies. Our teams develop and manufacture opto-electronic components and laser diodes for industrial optical data transmission life science and high-precision applications combining strong in-house R&D with state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing in an engineering-led culture.
Location:Zurich Onsite Employment Type:Permanent full-time
JOB SUMMARY
The R&D Test Engineer provides technical support in software and setup development for Advance Technology team leading activities to implement new experimental setups carrying out testing of laser devices setup maintenance and test optimization procedures
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development of specialised Tests in collaboration with R&D engineers
- Design and CAD drawing
- Acquiring the necessary components
- Building the test setups
- Writing the user-friendly software for automation and data acquisition
- Maintenance of existing R&D setups
- Improvement and optimisation of existing setups
- Carrying out tests and providing initial test data analysis
- Reporting and documentation
ABOUT YOU
You will have a A.S. B.S. or higher from technical high school or university specialising in either electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
Previous practical experience and/or apprenticeship are beneficial.
Skills & Other Requirements:
- Good analytical problem solving technical and communication skills.
- Responsible for testing processes on semiconductor laser devices specifically DC/RF electro-optical tests (on wafer-and packaged device level)
- Develop and implement new testing processes in collaboration with R&D
- CAD skills
- IT Knowledge in test programming: Python LabView LabView Vision databases and SQL
- Mechanical design optics electronics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in international environment (German English)
APPLICATION & SELECTION
Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.
Applications for this role close end of day on Friday 6 March 2026
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process please reach out to . We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor ... View more
