Mechanical Engineer

Microcaps; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Microcaps, an ETH Zurich spin-off, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (100%) for our production facility in Worben, Bern. You will maintain and develop encapsulation process systems to scale operations and support our alcohol-free fragrance breakthrough.

The role requires 2+ years in industry, 3D CAD experience with Inventor, documentation skills, and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent English and Swiss work permit are required.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years background in an industrial setting.
• Able to write maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Fluent in English and valid Switzerland work permit.
• Hands-on experience with machinery assembly, commissioning and maintenance.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D-CAD.

Aufgaben

• Perform planned maintenance on encapsulation lines.
• Write maintenance task procedures.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Design components and sub-assemblies to enhance equipment performance.
• Conduct research into the feasibility of process change requests.
• Work on continuously improving our environmental footprint.

Kenntnisse

Industrial setting experience

Autodesk Inventor

Technical documentation

Machinery maintenance

Project management

English proficiency

Switzerland work permit

Cross-functional collaboration

Team player

Automation projects

ERP systems

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities; all tailored to various markets including cosmetics.

Our first commercial focus is a genuine breakthrough for the perfume industry:alcohol‑free fine fragrances. We already have our first products on the market with reputable brand partners and are now preparing global launches to establish Microcaps as the reference for next‑generation fragrance bases.

With our dedicated perfume factory being finalized in 2025, our mission for 2026 is clear:make alcohol‑free fine fragrance available worldwide. Join our talented team to work on cutting‑edgeprocess technology as:

Mechanical Engineer (100%)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team of engineers and processenthusiastsin our production facility in Worben, CantonBern. We develop, manufacture, and run production equipment for thecosmetics market to provide high quality products for our customers and consumers. Our team is currentlyworking onoptimizing our production plant in the Fine Fragrance sector. Our product has already reached worldwide market and it is reshaping this industry.

The Impact

As a Mechanical Engineer atMicrocaps, you will play a crucial role inmaintaininganddevelopingour encapsulationprocess systems and help usscale beyond the current capacity. With your innovativeand rigorousspirit, youwillhelp us engineer our operations into world class,as well as designing and building our factory of tomorrow.

Your mission:

• Perform plannedmaintenance tasks on Microcaps’ encapsulation lines
  
• Write maintenancetask procedures
  
• Investigatemechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
  
• Design components andsub-assemblies to enhance equipment performance
  
• Conduct research intothe feasibility of process change requests
  
• Work on continuouslyimproving our environmental footprint
  

What you bring:

• 2+ years background in an industrial setting
  
• Functional knowledgeof Autodesk Inventor or an equivalent 3D-CAD software
• Previous experience inpreparing technical documentation
  
• Hands-on experiencein machinery assembly, commissioning and maintenance
• Project Managementexperience
• Fluency in English, bothspoken and written and work permit for Switzerland
• Ability tosuccessfully collaborate with cross functional teams including both internaland external experts
• Team player andexcited to work in a rapidly growing process technology company
  
• Automation projectsexperience
• Solid grasp of an ERP software

What's great in the job?

• A great team with an exciting and disruptive technology
• Fast paced and reactive decision making
• Real responsibilities and autonomy

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.

• Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weeklysports sessions, team building events, and much more.