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. For our ambitious business scale-up we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer.
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Job Description
Your primary duties and responsibilities:- Leading technical projects
- Design CAD sub-assemblies and interfaces to larger CAD assemblies for optomechanical components and optoelectronic subsystems
- Perform rigorous tolerance analyses to ensure mechanical feasibility of the designs
- Create detailed, tolerance 2D drawings with FAI (First Article Inspection) for optical & mechanical components based on design for manufacturing considering supplier’s fabrication methods and metrology capabilities
- Evaluate and select materials capable of achieving high-quality module performance while suitable for mass production
- Travel to and work with overseas suppliers to manufacture components and assist with failure analysis
- Understand the health, safety, and environmental requirements and regulations
- Support high quality standards and practices according to ISO9001
Experience & EducationYour background:- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Optomechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of mechanical and thermal properties of glass, plastic, metal, and electrical component materials commonly used in optical modules
- Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks) and PDM (3DExperience) software
- Knowledge of epoxies and their material properties
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Gesometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and mechanical metrology
- Understanding the basic principles of optics, opto-mechanics and opto-electronics assembly in cleanroom conditions
- Understand structural and thermal FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulations to evaluate performance and reliability over a variety of conditions
Conditions- The position is 80% to 100% (34-42 hours/week)
- Onsite
- The workplace is located at our headquarters near Zurich, Switzerland in Dübendorf
- The preferred starting date is as soon as possible (May/June 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 below). 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!
