Focuslight Switzerland SA manufactures high-end micro-optical components and subsystems and provides optical solutions for customers in the automotive, telecom/datacom, laser, medical and semiconductor industries. A dedicated and highly skilled R&D team is the basis for our success. To strengthen our position and growth in the long-term business in our markets, we are looking for an experienced:
Job Responsibility
Research & Optical Design
* Participate in R&D programs across medtech, illumination, and data/telecom sectors, focusing on the development of advanced microtechnology-based components and systems.
* Design and optimize microstructured components and microsystems, integrating optical, mechanical, and material considerations for high‑precision performance.
* Support laboratory and cleanroom activities related to microfabrication, assembly, and metrology (optical and mechanical), including process validation.
* Support optical simulations, modeling, and tolerance analyses to meet demanding performance and manufacturability targets.
Product Development & Industrialization
* Plan and manage technical development projects
* Execute or supervise product development activities in close collaboration with Production, Quality, Sales, and Customer Support teams
* Define product specifications aligned with company capabilities and technology platforms.
* Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and participate in design for‑manufacturing (DFM) reviews.
* Ensure effective documentation, reporting, and handover from R&D to production during pilot and industrialization phases.
Product Improvement & Qualification
* Contribute to continuous improvement and re‑qualification activities for existing products and processes.
* Propose and implement improvement strategies for specific process blocks or optical components.
* Participate in reliability testing and qualification of new designs or materials.
Technical Support & Customer Interaction
* Provide technical feasibility assessments and support Sales and Product Line Management (PLM) teams during the pre‑sales phase.
* Interface with customers to clarify technical requirements and ensure feasibility within company capabilities.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues identified by customers during evaluation or early production phases.
Professional skills
* Knowledge of optical modelling tools (ZEMAX, FRED, VirtualLab, …)
* Understanding of microfabrication processes, optical metrology, and manufacturing integration.
* Experience managing R&D projects from concept to industrialization. · Skilled in numerical computing software tools (MatLab, Pyhton, …).
* Preferably knowledge in micromachining or microfabrication technology
* Additional qualifications or experience in project management or quality are a plus.
* Excellent communications skills, self‑motivated and flexible.
* Ability to work as an effective team player, who is proactive and takes initiative (problem solving).
* Good knowledge of the photonics markets, material science or optical coatings are useful.
Behavioral skills
* Autonomous and well organized.
* Able to learn and adapt.
* Collaborates and has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Able of analytical, innovative and critical thinking.
* Solve complex technical problems. Proactive and solution oriented.
* Respect and understanding for procedures and standards.
* Rigorous and detail-oriented.
Profile
* MSc or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Microtechnology, or related field.
* Work experience: 3 years working experience in Microtechnology, optics, semiconductor or other manufacturing industries is preferred,
* English proficiency: English can be used as working language
* French is a plus.
* Computer operation: proficient in the use of standard office software
We offer
* Embedding your skills and achievements in state‑of‑the‑art technology and high‑tech systems.
* Attending international trade shows and conferences to keep your professional community alive.
* Positive working atmosphere in a motivated team.
* Multinational environment.
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