Your mission
Menhir Photonics is a dynamic Swiss laser manufacturer offering laser solutions of unprecedented robustness and reliability to customers around the globe. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, our team has strong expertise in the development and production of ultrafast lasers for the markets of aerospace, telecom, and metrology.
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Job DescriptionYour primary duties and responsibilities:- You will work in the laser production department with a focus on preparation, assembly, testing and the final packing of electro-optical products and subassemblies.
- You will participate in maintaining the high-tech infrastructure of our company. You will interact closely with other departments of the company such as Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Laser Engineering, and the Logistics team in order to continuously improve and automatize the production processes.
- As a Production Technician you will be responsible for contributing to the success of our ultrafast lasers by working alongside our Production team to build laser systems.
- You will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and other manufacturing professionals to achieve production goals.
- You will give feedback to the engineering team and provide assistance in troubleshooting regarding manufacturing processes and sub-assembly components, bringing our products to the next level.
- Your contributions to the development of documentation and work instructions are key to enhancing our productivity.
Experience & EducationYour background:- Technical apprenticeship (e.g. lab assistant or lab technician) or multiyear manufacturing experience
- You have experience working in an industrial environment requiring high-accuracy and high-precision
- Ideally, you have knowledge in the field of optics and optics assembly including experience with working under cleanroom conditions
- You are a self-motivated, ambitious and flexible person, who likes working in a very dynamic team in a fast-growing business environment
- Organizing your tasks and priorities comes natural to you, and you thrive working with minimal supervision
- Adapting to new environments and learning new things fast provides a welcome challenge for you to grow and advance your skills
Additional RequirementsYou bring:- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Word, etc.)
Conditions- A valid Swiss work permit is required
- The position is 80% to 100% (34-42 hours/week)
- Onsite
- The workplace is located at our headquarters near Zurich in Dübendorf, Switzerland
- The preferred starting date is June 1, 2025
ContactIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity and getting to know us,
please submit your application (by clicking on the "Apply for this Job" button). Include your resume and cover letter in English, being sure to tell us more about why you're a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applications will be accepted until May 16, 2025. Applications from headhunters or third parties will not be considered.
Why us?
We are a fast growing start-up, offer a transportation subsidy, flexible working hours, team events, and lots of potential for learning and growth!
