* 03 juin 2026 * 100% * Durée indéterminée * Rouges-Terres 61, 2068 Hauterive NE Focuslight Switzerland is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end micro-optics. We have more than 20 years of experience in the fields of optical design, micro manufacturing, and metrology. Our micro-optical components meet the highest requirements for applications in photolithography, optical networks, medicine, and metrology. To allow us to integrate last generation technology faster we are looking for a Technical Project Leader (Staff Engineer) The Role We are looking for a Staff Engineer with strong technical project leadership skills to drive the development of passive etched micro-optical components for data communication devices. You will lead cross-functional, international teams (10-20 people) across Europe and Asia, driving projects from concept to sample delivery in a fast-paced R&D environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role without direct reports - success depends on your ability to own design decisions, structure complex problems, and lead without authority. Your Impact * Deliver new products from concept to samples within one quarter * Drive technical execution across global teams * Establish best practices in product definition and documentation * Improve product robustness and manufacturability through strong engineering discipline What You Bring (Core Requirements) Experience & Leadership * 5 years in engineering (microfabrication / semiconductor / microtechnology) * 2-3 years leading technical projects (without direct authority) * Experience working with international, cross-functional teams * Strong ability to structure problems, drive decisions, and execute Semiconductor & Process Expertise * Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (lithography, etching, deposition) * Cleanroom experience (required) * Experience in process development (hands-on is a strong plus) * Familiarity with microfabrication (micro-optics is a plus) Design Ownership (Critical) You take full ownership of design, from concept to release: * Mechanical design (SolidWorks) * Mask layout design (KLayout) * Technical drawings (AutoCAD or equivalent) Data & Quality Mindset * Experience with data analysis (Python or MATLAB) * Familiar with: * FMEA / PFMEA * Technical risk assessment * Exposure to yield analysis / optimization is a plus Communication * Fluent in English * French is important (daily interaction with technicians) Practical Aspects * Based on-site in Neuchâtel * Willing to travel 20% internationally (Europe & Asia) What You-ll Do * Lead technical execution of product & process development projects * Define products and translate requirements into robust designs * Align design, process, and manufacturing * Analyze performance and drive improvements through data * Coordinate global teams and manage technical risks * Mentor junior engineers and raise technical standards Why This Role * High ownership: full design responsibility project influence * End-to-end exposure: from concept to industrialization * Cutting-edge field: micro-optics & semiconductor-like fabrication * Strategic visibility within an R&D growth organization Success Looks Like Within your first year: * Deliver 2 customer products from concept to sample within one quarter each * Establish structured product definition and documentation practices * Become a key technical reference across sites Workplace: Focuslight Switzerland (2068 Hauterive), Neuchâtel, Switzerland.