🌍 About Our Client
Our client is a world-wide leader in redefining the boundaries of advanced lithography and nano-fabrication. With roots in high-precision engineering and a future-focused mindset, they are enabling a new wave of revolutionary optical and photonic technologies.
In this role you will report to the CEO.
Work location: Zurich, Switzerland
Type: Full-time job position 100%
🚀 The Opportunity: Make Precision Your Playground
We are looking for a visionary Lead Principal Engineer (m/w/d) who thrives at the intersection of complexity, creativity, and precision.
This is your chance to lead the mechanical design of world-first lithography systems, where every micron matters—and innovation is measured in nanometers.
You won’t just develop machines. You’ll design the foundation for next-generation optical devices used across industries that are reshaping how humans see, communicate, and sense the world.
🛠️ What You Will Do
1. Lead design and development of precision mechanical components and systems for lithographic equipment in close collaboration with other R&D and production teams
2. Oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to production and testing, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
3. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in design processes, methodologies, and tools
4. Plan, coordinate, and execute complex engineering projects within specified timelines and budgets
5. Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure the reliability and performance of developed products, such as tolerance analysis to ensure high precision requirements
6. Supervise activities of a group (2 team members in mechanical engineering field)
👤 Who You Are
🎓 Education background in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field
🏗️ Previous work experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on the design and development of precision equipment (must-have experience in semiconductor processing or related industries)
✍️Nice to have: expertise in precision and clean mechanical design through the experience of working for lithography tools such asEUV, Immersion, KrF, and Nanoimprint
✍️Nice to have: previous experience in R&D roles within the semiconductor industry, particularly in EUV or related advanced lithography technologies.
✍️ Nice to have: hands-on experience with mechanical design and system integration of complex semiconductor equipment—such as vacuum chambers, precision motion systems, and vibration isolation platforms.
✍️Nice to have: experience in EUV technology development
✍️ Nice to have: expertise in designing, developing, and evaluating ultra-precise testbeds and subsystems for semiconductor process diagnostics, particularly under high-vacuum and thermally controlled environments.
🧮 Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design (e.g. CAD, Solid Edge, NX, I-DEAS, OneSpaceDesinger, SOLIDWorks,MICRO-CADAM, etc.)
🧮Simulation (e.g. Ansys, NX-Nastran, I-DEAS, Abaqus,COSMOSWorks, MATLAB, etc.)
🧠 Strong practical and problem-solving skills with clear communication style
🧠 Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges
✍️ Passion for engineering excellence
🧭 Ability to motivate engineers for a team-work together
💬 Fluent in English
🌟 What Awaits You
🔍 Champion Quality: Implement precision engineering practices—from rigorous tolerance analysis to clean-room-ready robustness
💡 Autonomy and Influence: Work side-by-side with the CEO and leadership to shape the engineering roadmap
🧠 Brilliant Minds and Ideas: Join a culture of intellectual curiosity, mutual respect and deep technical challenge
🧠 Elite Team: Collaborate daily with brilliant international engineering team
🌱 Room to Grow: Your work will be visible, valued, and critical to company success.
🇨🇭 Swiss Location, Global Reach: Enjoy life and work in Switzerland—where world-class innovation meets breathtaking landscapes
📣 This Is More Than a Job
It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity to lead high-impact engineering at the cutting edge of science, technology, and manufacturing.
🌟 Join a Company Where Your Work Truly Matters 🌟
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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If you are looking for a challenge and the chance to build something - THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. Apply now!