Senior Project Engineer

h3Your mission /h3pThe Senior Project Engineer role supports Menhir Photonics' continued growth, industrialization, and execution of advanced laser technology projects. It is a senior hybrid position combining approximately 60% technical project and program management with approximately 40% hands‑on RD and laser engineering. The role combines deep expertise in laser physics, ultrafast lasers, optics, nonlinear optics, and related technologies with the ability to structure, coordinate, and drive complex technical development activities involving internal teams and external partners. /ph3Your mission /h3pThe Senior Project Engineer role supports Menhir Photonics' continued growth, industrialization, and execution of advanced laser technology projects. It is a senior hybrid position combining approximately 60% technical project and program management with approximately 40% hands‑on RD and laser engineering. The role combines deep expertise in laser physics, ultrafast lasers, optics, nonlinear optics, and related technologies with the ability to structure, coordinate, and drive complex technical development activities involving internal teams and external partners. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Technical Project Program Management /h3ulliPlan, structure, coordinate, and execute strategic technical projects and programs, including internal development, customer projects, industrialization, collaborative research, public funding programs, and international development initiatives. /liliDefine work packages, milestones, deliverables, responsibilities, dependencies, decision points, and reporting mechanisms, translating high‑level objectives into actionable engineering activities. /liliCoordinate multidisciplinary work across RD, laser and optical engineering, mechanical and electronics engineering, product development, industrialization, manufacturing, testing, operations, and quality‑related functions. /liliMonitor progress, follow up on actions, identify risks and bottlenecks early, upscale critical issues where needed, and support mitigation plans to maintain project momentum. /liliCoordinate technical discussions, meetings, deliverables, reporting, and alignment with customers, industrial partners, suppliers, research institutions, funding organizations, and other collaborators. /li /ulh3Hands‑On RD Laser Engineering /h3ulliContribute directly to advanced laser systems, ultrafast laser technology, optical and nonlinear optical systems, and new laser concepts. /liliApply expertise in ultrafast laser physics, nonlinear optics and frequency conversion, resonator and optical system design, pulse propagation and characterization, laser stability and noise, and advanced optical components.
Apply expertise in ultrafast laser physics, nonlinear optics and frequency conversion, resonator and optical system design, pulse propagation and characterization, laser stability and noise, and advanced optical components. /liliAnalyze complex technical problems, plan and conduct experiments, interpret data, identify root causes, and implement engineering improvements. /liliSupport product development and industrialization by improving robustness, reproducibility, manufacturability, and technical readiness. /li /ulh3Success criteria /h3ulliSuccess is reflected in clearly structured projects, well‑defined deliverables, effective milestone monitoring, early risk identification, strong stakeholder alignment, meaningful technical contributions, and strengthened RD and engineering capabilities. /li /ulh3Skills Experience /h3ulliSenior technical leadership through expertise, structured coordination, mentoring, collaboration, and contribution to technical decision‑making, without immediate formal line‑management responsibility. /liliStrong background in physics, laser physics, photonics, optics, electrical engineering, engineering physics, or related discipline. /liliSubstantial experience in laser development, ultrafast lasers, nonlinear optics, optical engineering, RD engineering, technical project management, and complex technology development programs. /lili10 years of industry experience required. /liliMaster's degree or PhD /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliFluent English proficient in German required /li /ulh3Terms of Employment /h3ulliWorkload: 100%; maximum 5% travel /liliWorking arrangements: On‑site /liliLocation: Headquarters in Stettbach near Zurich, Switzerland /liliPreferred start date: ASAP /li /ulpApplications submitted by headhunters or third parties will not be considered. /ph3Why us? /h3pYou will be joining a fast‑growing scale‑up in our beautiful new office in Stettbach. Our international team values excellence, collaboration, and integrity. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are still building and refining our processes—your ideas and input will be valued as we establish best practices and streamline operations.

We offer
flexible

working hours
, a transportation subsidy, team events, a central location, modern, spacious