Production Engineer

Oxford Instruments plc; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 75’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading high-tech company, part of Oxford Instruments plc, is looking for a Production Engineer in Zurich. The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations, ensuring product quality and addressing technical issues. Candidates should have a master's degree in relevant fields and advanced technical knowledge in mechanical systems. Additional knowledge of nanoindentation and project management skills will be advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Physics required.
• Advanced knowledge in Mechanical Assemblies, Mechatronics, and Metrology.
• Experience with nanoindentation, atomic force microscopy preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support manufacturing with technical expertise to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Review and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop inspection checklists, test protocols, and quality documents.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Assemblies

Mechatronics

Metrology

Structured problem-solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Physics

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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FemtoTools is a Swiss high-tech company that develops and sells high-resolution, MEMS-based nanoindenters for applications in metallurgy, thin films, and microsystems technology. It is part of Oxford Instruments PLC.

Founded in 1959 as the first technology business spun out from Oxford University, Oxford Instruments is now a global company providing scientific technology and expertise across key market segments: Materials Analysis, Healthcare & Life Science, and Semiconductors.

Innovation drives Oxford Instruments' growth, supporting its purpose to accelerate breakthroughs for a brighter future.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Team in Zurich. The main role of the ME is to support manufacturing with technical expertise, resolve issues, and ensure quality products are delivered on schedule.

What we are looking for:

• A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• Advanced knowledge in Mechanical Assemblies, Mechatronics, and Metrology
• Ability to use structured problem-solving methodologies

Advantages include knowledge of nanoindentation, atomic force microscopy, vacuum systems, or electron microscopy, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and project management skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing with technical expertise to ensure quality and timeliness
• Review and improve manufacturing processes
• Implement effective NPI and engineering changes, ensuring process repeatability
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation
• Develop inspection checklists, test protocols, and quality documents
• Become a process expert, share knowledge, and train colleagues

Recruitment process:

Please submit your CV and optional cover letter. Successful applicants will be contacted for an initial call, followed by on-site interviews and meetings with FemtoTools founders and team members.