Mechanical Engineer
Vor 2 Tagen
EN
Join our photonics testing team and help shape the future of high-speed optical technology. We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a strong focus on mechanical design, prototyping, and assembly of custom test equipment. In this role, you'll design and build the hardware that enables the characterization and qualification of next-generation photonic circuits.
You'll combine mechanical creativity, precision engineering, and practical lab skills to turn test concepts into robust automated setups. Working closely with our R&D and test automation teams, you'll play a key role in building, organizing, and maintaining the equipment, tools, and consumables that keep our lab running efficiently and ready for innovation.
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Werden Sie Teil unseres Photonik-Testteams und gestalten Sie die Zukunft der optischen Hochgeschwindigkeitstechnologien mit. Wir suchen einen praxisorientierten Maschinenbauingenieur mit Schwerpunkt auf mechanischer Konstruktion, Prototyping und Montage spezialisierter Testgeräte. In dieser Funktion entwerfen und bauen Sie die Hardware, vom Konzept über Produktion bis zum Prototypen, welcher die Charakterisierung und Qualifizierung photonischer Schaltkreise der nächsten Generation ermöglicht.
Sie kombinieren mechanische Kreativität, Feinmechanik und praktische Laborkenntnisse, um Testkonzepte in robuste automatisierte Aufbauten umzusetzen. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit unseren F&E- sowie Testautomatisierungsteams spielen Sie eine Schlüsselrolle beim Aufbau, der Organisation und der Wartung der Geräte, Werkzeuge und Verbrauchsmaterialien die unseren Laborbetrieb effizient und innovationsbereit halten.
Tasks
Mechanical Design & Prototyping
Design and model mechanical parts, fixtures, and assemblies for automated and manual test setups using CAD tools (Fusion 360 preferred).
Translate mechanical and electro-optical test requirements into precise mechanical solutions that ensure repeatability, stability, and ease of operation.
Build, assemble, and integrate electro-mechanical components and sub-systems for use in R&D and production test environments.
Manage and distribute fabrication tasks to external manufacturing companies, getting and comparing offers, purchase request
Iterate and improve mechanical designs through rapid prototyping and hands-on experimentation
Lab Operations & Equipment Development
Support the bring-up, debugging, and calibration of automated test systems.
Perform practical lab work — soldering, wiring, assembling connectors, and maintaining setups.
Ensure a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment that promotes efficient experimentation.
Manage lab consumables, inventory, and instruments, ensuring equipment readiness and system updates.
Contribute to lab upgrades and process optimization, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in how equipment, setups, and workflows are designed, organized, and used.
Take initiative in refining test setups, improving assembly procedures, and enhancing lab efficiency through hands-on experimentation and feedback from R&D teams.
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Mechanische Konstruktion & Prototyping
Entwerfen und modellieren mechanischer Vorrichtungen und Baugruppen für automatisierte und manuelle Testaufbauten mit CAD-Tools (vorzugsweise Fusion 360).
Umsetzen von mechanischen und elektrooptischen Testanforderungen in präzise mechanische Lösungen, die Wiederholbarkeit, Stabilität und einfache Bedienung gewährleisten.
Bauen, montieren und integrieren elektromechanischer Komponenten und Subsysteme für den Einsatz in F&E- und Produktionstestumgebungen.
Verwalten und Verteilen von Fertigungsaufgaben an externe Fertigungsunternehmen, Einholen und Vergleichen von Angeboten sowie Bestellanfragen.
Iterieren und verbessern bestehender Konstruktionen durch Rapid Prototyping und praktische Experimente.
Laborbetrieb und Geräteentwicklung
Unterstützen Sie bei der Inbetriebnahme, Fehlerbehebung sowie Kalibrierung unserer automatisierter Testsysteme.
Praktische Laborarbeiten durch wie Löten, Verdrahten, Konfektionieren von Steckverbindern und Warten von Anlagen.
Sie sorgen für eine saubere, organisierte und sichere Laborumgebung, die effizientes Experimentieren fördert.
Verwalten von Laborverbrauchsmaterialien, Inventar und Instrumente und sicherstellen der Gerätebereitschaft und Systemaktualisierungen.
Tragen Sie zu Labormodernisierungen und Prozessoptimierungen bei und identifizieren Sie Möglichkeiten zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung von Design, Organisation und Nutzung von Geräten, Setups und Arbeitsabläufen.
Ergreifen Sie die Initiative bei der Verfeinerung von Testaufbauten, der Verbesserung von Montageverfahren und der Steigerung der Laboreffizienz durch praktische Experimente und Feedback von F&E-Teams.
Requirements
Education
- Technical education, Berufsschule, Fachhochschule, or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
Experience and Technical skills
Strong experience in mechanical design, 3D modeling (Fusion 360 or similar CAD tools).
Familiarity with automated test or precision equipment design and assembly.
Comfortable working in R&D environments involving optics, electronics, or photonics.
Knowledge of basic electronics and hands-on fabrication techniques (machining, 3D printing, etc.) is a plus.
Soft skills
Hands-on, practical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Agile and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Collaborative and communicative, with good English and basic German skills (strong German skills are a plus).
Strong motivation to engage with cutting-edge R&D testing and continuous learning.
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Ausbildung
- Technische Ausbildung, Berufsschule, HF-, FH- oder Bachelor-Abschluss in Maschinenbau oder einer verwandten Fachrichtung.
Erfahrung und technische Fähigkeiten
Erfahrung in Maschinenbau, 3D-Modellierung (Fusion 360 oder ähnliche CAD-Tools).
Vertrautheit mit automatisierter Prüfung oder Konstruktion und Montage von Präzisionsgeräten.
Sicheres Arbeiten in F&E-Umgebungen mit Optik, Elektronik oder Photonik.
Kenntnisse in den Grundlagen der Elektronik und praktischen Fertigungstechniken (Zerspanung, 3D-Druck usw.) sind von Vorteil.
Soft Skills
Praxisorientierte Denkweise mit ausgeprägter Problemlösungskompetenz.
Agil und anpassungsfähig, gerne in einem schnelllebigen, innovationsgetriebenen Umfeld.
Teamfähig und kommunikativ, mit guten Englisch- und Grundkenntnissen in Deutsch (gute Deutschkenntnisse sind von Vorteil).
Hohe Motivation, sich mit modernsten F&E-Tests zu beschäftigen und sich kontinuierlich weiterzubilden.
Benefits
At Lumiphase, you'll be part of a fast-growing and dynamic work environment where you can really make an impact. Our team is filled with top-notch technical experts who are always eager to share their knowledge and learn together. We have a diverse group of people from all over the world, making for a truly inclusive and open-minded team.
We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work and enable a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance:
ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
2 extra weeks of parental leave
Free yoga classes on-site
Flexible hours and the option to work remotely
On-site fitness room, canteen, top-quality coffee…
Loads of fun team events, both in and out of the office
Our recruitment process consists of three stages:
A
30 min. phone interview
with our People & Culture team member to discuss your general career motivations, and present our company and this role.A
hour phone interview
with 1-2 members of the hiring team to deep dive into the core skills requirements.An
on-site visit
to interview with and meet many members of the team that you would be working in. This often includes lunch and gives you a strong sense of the company culture and individuals.
Then, both parties take their decisions We aim to complete all steps in one month, but also allow for modifications to ensure both sides have a full picture of the skills and culture match to take the decision in an informed way.
Tip
: the cover letter is optional, but it is a great way for us to know why you are applying. Taking the time to add a paragraph to a plain document to upload is not only totally fine, but much appreciated No need for formal formatting, as we are an informal team that appreciates authenticity.
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