Senior Process Engineer – MEMS

TalentCloud Group Recruitment; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentCloud Group Recruitment is seeking an experienced Process Engineer with a strong MEMS/semiconductor background to lead advanced manufacturing initiatives in Switzerland. You will own challenging process engineering activities, develop wet chemical processing techniques, and drive improvements in stability, yield, and reliability across microfabrication lines.

You will work closely with engineering, development and manufacturing teams, applying analytical thinking, structured experiments

Qualifications

• A degree in Microtechnology, Microsystems Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing, MEMS, microfabrication or a comparable technical environment.
• Practical knowledge of wet etching, wet chemical cleaning or related wet processing technologies.
• Experience working with specialised manufacturing equipment and an understanding of cleanroom processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical challenges.
• Experience supporting process development, optimisation, validation or industrialisation activities.
• A proactive, independent approach combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of challenging process engineering activities, helping develop and improve advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Plan and conduct practical experiments in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Analyse technical data, assess process results and translate findings into practical engineering improvements.
• Participate in technical development projects, contributing specialist knowledge from initial investigation through to industrial implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing reliability, efficiency and overall process quality.
• Work across interconnected manufacturing stages to understand and optimise process performance.
• Work closely with specialists from engineering, development and manufacturing.
• Contribute to technical discussions, share knowledge and help shape engineering decisions.
• Take responsibility for your projects while benefiting from the expertise of a highly capable team.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Microtechnology, Microsystems Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, developing innovative manufacturing processes and seeing your work make a real impact?

Do you have a strong background in MEMS technology, wet chemical processing or semiconductor microfabrication?

If so, this could be an excellent next step in your engineering career.

We are working with an established, innovation-driven technology organisation in Switzerland that is looking to strengthen its specialist engineering team.

What Will You Be Doing?

You will take ownership of challenging process engineering activities, helping develop and improve advanced manufacturing technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop and refine wet chemical processing techniques used in microfabrication.
• Improve process performance, stability and repeatability through structured experimentation.
• Evaluate new technical approaches and support the introduction of improved manufacturing methods.

Engineering & Technology Development

• Participate in technical development projects, contributing specialist knowledge from initial investigation through to industrial implementation.
• Plan and conduct practical experiments in controlled manufacturing environments.
• Analyse technical data, assess process results and translate findings into practical engineering improvements.

Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate complex technical issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing reliability, efficiency and overall process quality.
• Work across interconnected manufacturing stages to understand and optimise process performance.
• Work closely with specialists from engineering, development and manufacturing.
• Contribute to technical discussions, share knowledge and help shape engineering decisions.
• Take responsibility for your projects while benefiting from the expertise of a highly capable team.

What We Are Looking For?

We are interested in speaking with technically strong, hands‑on engineers who bring:

• A degree in Microtechnology, Microsystems Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Semiconductor Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in semiconductor manufacturing, MEMS, microfabrication or a comparable technical environment.
• Practical knowledge of wet etching, wet chemical cleaning or related wet processing technologies.
• Experience working with specialised manufacturing equipment and an understanding of cleanroom processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical challenges.
• Experience supporting process development, optimisation, validation or industrialisation activities.
• A proactive, independent approach combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Languages:

Good working proficiency in both German and English.

Why Should You Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the chance to become part of a well-established Swiss technology business where engineering innovation is central to its continued success.

Meaningful Engineering Challenges

Work on sophisticated technologies requiring creativity, precision and technical problem-solving.

Hands-On Innovation

Combine practical experimentation with advanced engineering development.

Ownership & Influence

Contribute ideas, take responsibility and help shape the evolution of manufacturing processes.

Excellent Engineering Environment

Collaborate with talented specialists in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Professional Growth

Continue developing your expertise within a stable, forward-thinking technology organisation.

Attractive Employment Conditions

Benefit from competitive remuneration, performance-related incentives, flexible working hours and additional employee benefits.