EU Grants Program Lead – Photonics & Tech Projects

Ligentec; Ecublens; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office up to 2 days per week

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Ligentec is seeking a Grant Coordinator to drive EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Chips JU) and manage technical work packages. You will work with our PMO, engineers, and consortium partners to ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliverables.

The role combines photonics know‑how with grant governance, audit readiness, and financial tracking, with a flexible European work setup and potential for hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years coordinating EU-funded projects
• Strong background in integrated photonics or semiconductor tech
• Experience with EU grant frameworks and audits
• Proficiency with ERP systems, especially Odoo
• English proficiency; French a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple funded projects in parallel as partner or consortium lead
• Draft and prepare technical sections for grant applications and deliverables
• Own the technical narrative of periodic and final project reports
• Oversee project resources, timesheets and budgets
• Ensure audit readiness with EU grantor regulations
• Represent Ligentec in international consortium meetings and workshops

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Cross-cultural mindset

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Photonics

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Ligentec is seeking a Grant Coordinator to drive EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Chips JU) and manage technical work packages. You will work with our PMO, engineers, and consortium partners to ensure on‑time, high‑quality deliverables.

The role combines photonics know‑how with grant governance, audit readiness, and financial tracking, with a flexible European work setup and potential for hybrid arrangements.