Laser Production Engineer

Menhir Photonics; Dübendorf; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Menhir Photonics in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to assemble, align, and test compact laser systems in a state-of-the-art ISO6 cleanroom. You will handle delicate optical components with precision and follow detailed work instructions to ensure top-quality hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Photonics or a related field and fluency in English with basic German.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Material Sciences or similar.
• English is required; basic German is recommended.
• Experience with precision assembly, optics and laser systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work in an ISO6 cleanroom environment.
• Perform laser manufacturing processes, including the handling of delicate optical components and the assembly of optical systems.
• Align lasers and work with fiber optics.
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently daily.
• Build, align, and test lasers following established work instructions.
• Maintain and support the cleanroom's stringent cleanliness requirements.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Photonic alignment

Cleanroom experience

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Material Sciences or similar

Job description

Your mission

You will be responsible for producing Menhir Photonics lasers to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on manufacturing and production role focused on the assembly, alignment, and testing of compact, precision laser systems and small-scale optical components that require fine motor skills, careful handling, and strong attention to detail. It is ideally suited to candidates with practical experience in photonics, optics, precision assembly, or manufacturing environments. You have strong troubleshooting skills and can methodically identify and resolve production and quality issues. You thrive in a team environment but are equally capable of working independently and following detailed work instructions with precision.

Your mission

You will be responsible for producing Menhir Photonics lasers to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on manufacturing and production role focused on the assembly, alignment, and testing of compact, precision laser systems and small-scale optical components that require fine motor skills, careful handling, and strong attention to detail. It is ideally suited to candidates with practical experience in photonics, optics, precision assembly, or manufacturing environments. You have strong troubleshooting skills and can methodically identify and resolve production and quality issues. You thrive in a team environment but are equally capable of working independently and following detailed work instructions with precision.

Your profile

You will thrive in this role if you

• Prefer hands-on technical work and practical problem-solving in production settings.
• Enjoy building, aligning, testing, and improving physical products.
• Are comfortable working with small, delicate components where steady hands, patience, and precision matter.
• Enjoy following, maintaining, and refining documented processes.
• Take pride in producing high-quality hardware in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in an ISO6 cleanroom environment
• Perform laser manufacturing processes, including the handling of delicate optical components and the assembly of optical systems.
• Align lasers and work with fiber optics
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently daily.

Scope & Accountability

• Build, align, and test lasers following established work instructions.
• Maintain and support the cleanroom's stringent cleanliness requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining and strengthening the company's Quality Management System.
• After an initial training period, you will be responsible for the independent production of Menhir laser systems.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Material Sciences or similar.

Languages

• English is required.
• Basic German is required.

Terms of Employment

• Workload: 100%
• Working arrangement: On-site
• Location: Headquarters in Stettbach near Zurich, Switzerland
• Preferred start date: As soon as possible

Why us?

You will be joining a fast-growing scale-up in our beautiful new office in Stettbach. Our international team values excellence, collaboration, and integrity. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are still building and refining our processes - your ideas and input will be valued as we establish best practices and streamline operations. We offer flexible working hours, a transportation subsidy, team events, a central location, modern, spacious offices with air conditioning, a cafeteria in the building, and opportunities for learning, development, and growth.

About Us

Menhir Photonics is a dynamic Swiss laser manufacturer offering laser solutions of unprecedented robustness and reliability to customers around the globe. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, our team has strong expertise in the development and production of ultrafast lasers for the markets of aerospace, telecom, and metrology.