Senior Mechanical Engineer

EULITHA; Würenlos; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eulitha, a Swiss deep technology company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D to lead the mechanical development of our lithographic equipment in Würenlos.

You will design precision components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MSc in engineering with 5–10 years in mechanical design for precision equipment and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• PhD/MEng or equivalent in a related engineering field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering focused on precision equipment design.
• Strong knowledge of technical drawings and advanced drawing software.
• Experience with simulation tools to assess mechanical performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cleanroom protocols is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and systems for lithographic equipment.
• Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept to production and testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and science teams to integrate mechanical systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in design methodologies and tools.
• Plan and manage complex engineering projects within timelines and budgets.
• Implement quality control measures, including tolerance analysis for high precision.

Skills

Mechanical design

Precision engineering

Simulation software

Technical drawing software

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MSc in related engineering field

Job description

Eulitha is a Swiss deep technology company developing advanced lithography equipment for emerging applications in photonics. Our breakthrough technologies enable development and production of revolutionary devices in fields such as Augmented Reality (AR), telecommunications and biological sensors. We work with global technology leaders in developing new solutions for future near-eye displays, smart phones, flat panel displays, lasers and similar devices.

In this position, you will join the Research & Development (R&D) department of Eulitha, a leading innovator in lithographic equipment solutions as a Senior Mechanical Engineer - R&D. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the mechanical development of our cutting-edge lithographic equipment products, contributing to the advancement of technology for our diverse customer segments.

This position reports to the Head of R&D (Currently CEO) and is located in Würenlos, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical components and systems for lithographic equipment in close collaboration with other R&D and production teams
• Contribute to the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to production and testing, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and scientists to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in design processes, methodologies, and tools
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex engineering projects within specified timelines and budgets
• Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure the reliability and performance of developed products, such as tolerance analysis to ensure high precision requirements

Profile

• P.hD/M.Eng. or equivalent in a related engineering field
• At least five to ten years’ experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on the design and development of precision equipment, preferably for semiconductor processing
• Good knowledge of technical drawings, ability to use technical drawing software at an advanced level
• Ability to use simulation software for evaluating mechanical performance of parts and systems
• Outstanding grasp of technology and analytical skills; proven hands-on technical problem solving skills
• Experience with cleanroom protocols is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and adaptability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders