Mechanical Design Engineer – Photonics Manufacturing Systems

Coherent Corp.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop advanced manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and production systems for semiconductor laser technologies.

You will take concepts through CAD design, prototypes, and pilot production, collaborating with production, engineering, suppliers, and partners to deliver robust mechanical solutions for both prototypes and high‑volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years designing manufacturing equipment, tooling or SOP machinery.
• Hands-on design experience covering complete mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release complex industrial systems for semiconductor laser tech.
• Design complete systems, including assemblies, pneumatics, vacuum, cooling, tooling.
• Create manufacturing drawings, BOMs and release packages.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD systems

Pneumatics

Vacuum systems

Cooling systems

Manufacturing equipment design

Electrical basics

Project management

German (C1)

English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Technical apprenticeship with HF/FH option

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop advanced manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and production systems for semiconductor laser technologies.

You will take concepts through CAD design, prototypes, and pilot production, collaborating with production, engineering, suppliers, and partners to deliver robust mechanical solutions for both prototypes and high‑volume manufacturing.