Tasks
- Lead and manage a team of engineers and technicians, providing mentorship, motivation, professional development, and strategic direction
- Lead manufacturing process development from concept through handover to production, ensuring quality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
- Support the Operations team in troubleshooting and yield improvement (CIP/KVP) activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, materials engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing engineering to translate requirements into robust processes
- Leverage data analytics and statistical process controlto guide and optimize processes
- Develop a process technology roadmap that is aligned with business objectives and market demands
- Establish comprehensive process documentation, SOPs, and training materials to ensure knowledge transfer and consistency
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field
- 8+ years of process engineering experience with 5+ years in leadership role managing technical teams
- Proven track record of building and leading diverse, high-performing engineering teams
- Significant experience in manufacturing process development including DFM and tooling and custom machine design, preferably in high-volume production environments
- Experience with cleanroom environments and precision manufacturing equipment; experience with polymer and thin film processing preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in collaboration, strategic thinking, and planning required
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Expertise in FMEA, Gage R&R, DOE, SPC, CPK, and other statistical modelling techniques with track record of using such methods to drive decisions and process improvements
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred
- Business fluency in English required; German preferred
Benefits
- Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Flexible working hours
- Home office
- Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more
- Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym
- Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + additional compensation days
- Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements
- Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness
- Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy