Technology Pioneer
We are seeking a visionary innovator with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a drive to shape the future. As a Technology Pioneer at Optotune, you will spearhead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of breakthrough technologies that will define our strategic roadmap and fuel business growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with engineering and business development leaders to identify and evaluate new technologies and co-define the strategic Technology Roadmap.
* Lead the screening, designing, installing, and evaluation of concepts for new and innovative products and manufacturing processes.
* Search for technical solutions, design experiments, evaluate concepts, sketch and draft components, purchase and install prototype hardware, validate and verify proof of concept device functionality, and present results to stakeholders.
* Cultivate relationships with internal and external service providers and stakeholders to extract relevant information for efficient and accurate task realization.
* Create intellectual property and contribute to stable technology management.
Requirements
* PhD/MSc/BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, photonics, physics, or equivalent, preferably with knowledge in material science or chemistry.
* Industry experience in product development and manufacturing, ideally in optics, mechanical engineering, or consumer electronics industries.
* Product design (design thinking), simulations, and programming experience (Comsol, Python, Solidworks, Altium) are advantageous.
* Creative and analytical thinking, broad and interdisciplinary interests, well-organized, autonomous, open-minded to challenging ideas, get-it-done mindset, and fail-fast approach.
* Good communication skills and hands-on 'maker' attitude, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial mindset.
* Excellent knowledge of English and German language.
Benefits
* Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
* Flexible working hours.
* Home office.
* Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more.
* Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym.
* Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + 2 compensation days.
* Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond statutory requirements.
* Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness.
* Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy.