Workshop Technician - Prototyping Workshop R&D (Polymechanic EFZ)
Dietikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Engineering – Optotune /
Full-time /
On-site
At Optotune, we're revolutionizing the world of optics with our innovative solutions.
We are currently looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our team and drive the future of optical technology. You will work in our research and development team, helping to develop exciting new products by running a small, flexible mechanical workshop to deliver prototypes and process components.
Tasks
- Manage, maintain and develop the prototype workshop
- Manufacture product, process and test prototypes, components, systems and infrastructure in the workshop and laboratory
- Assemble and test prototypes, process tools, electronics and devices
- Develop and customise measurement and production setups
- Actively support the R&D team
Requirements
- Micromechanics/Polymechanic EFZ or an equivalent technical qualification
- Experience in a mechanical workshop
- CAM experience on multi-axis CNC machines
- Experience with 3D printing (Prusa FDM and Formlabs SLA) is an advantage
- Experience with laser cutting is an advantage
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented mindset
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office
- Proficiency in written and spoken German preferred
- Applications in English or German are welcome
Benefits
- Regular events: ski day, Bike2Work, Friday Beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more
- Flexible working hours
- Home office
- Annual salary review and ESOP
- Workplace activities (free coffee/tea/fruit, various activities throughout the year)
- Optogym, bike garage & showers
- Holiday: 5 weeks holiday + 2 compensatory days
- Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with extra-mandatory cover
- Daily sickness benefits insurance: up to 730 days of salary protection in the event of illness
- Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return-to-work arrangements
- REKA checks/ free car park (also e-car station)
- Further training opportunities: Optoacademy
- Company anniversary: thank you bonus & days off
- Referral programme (from CHF 500 to CHF 3000)
- Birthday bonus, employee discounts
- Flu Vaccination
We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company. You will work with extraordinary colleagues, all striving for one common goal: to create an outstanding company.
So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market, then we would be pleased to get to know you. Only CV is needed.
Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.
