Senior Project Engineer Coating Solution Center Europe

Oerlikon; Wohlen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation to Hausen (AG) in 2027

Open corporate culture

Zusammenfassung

Oerlikon is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Coating Solution Center Europe based in Wohlen, Switzerland. You will act as the primary technical interface and manage multiple international thermal spray coating projects, ensuring priorities and timelines are met.

You will prepare and approve technical documentation, analyze lab results, provide technical consulting, and coordinate coating trials. The role requires a university-level technical degree, at least five years of experience in

Qualifikationen

• University-level technical degree and at least five years of relevant experience in surface technologies.
• Experience managing multiple international technical projects; able to interpret drawings and specifications; thermal spraying required.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary technical interface for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple thermal spray coating projects, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and approve technical documentation including quotations, work plans, project documentation, coating specifications, technical reports, and QA documentation.
• Analyze laboratory results and process data, and compile clear, reliable final reports.
• Provide technical consulting support to internal and external customers.
• Plan and coordinate coating trials and campaigns.
• Collaborate with other Coating Solution Centers to share knowledge, project experience, and best practices.

Kenntnisse

International project management

Surface technologies

Thermal spraying

English proficiency

Technical communication

Ausbildung

University degree in engineering/technical field

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Project Engineer Coating Solution Center Europe

Oerlikon Vacant since : 09.09.2026 5610 Wohlen AG (AG) 100% By agreement Permanent

Drive innovation in advanced surface technologies.

Your Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary technical interface for internal and external stakeholders
• Managing multiple technical thermal spray coating projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables are clearly controlled
• Preparing and approving technical documentation, including quotations, work plans, project documentation, coating specifications, technical reports, and QA documentation
• Analyzing laboratory results and process data, and compiling clear, reliable final reports
• Providing technical consulting support to internal and external customers
• Planning and coordinating coating trials and campaigns
• Collaborating with other Coating Solution Centers to share knowledge, project experience, and best practices

Your Profile

• You hold a university-level technical degree and bring at least five years of relevant professional experience, supported by strong knowledge of surface technologies. You have proven experience managing multiple international technical projects and are confident interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and related documentation. Experience in thermal spraying is required.
• You combine technical expertise with strong project execution skills. You can break down complex technical projects into manageable work packages, delegate activities effectively, and communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely. You demonstrate sound judgment, strong customer orientation, and good commercial awareness.
• You are open-minded, initiative-taking, and comfortable working in an international environment. You communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders, and you can motivate, coach, and support high-performing teams. Good written and spoken English is required.

We offer

• Attractive compensation package with excellent employee benefits
• Oerlikon Metco will relocate to Hausen (AG) in early 2027, where a state-of-the-art production and technology center for thermal coating awaits us
• Diverse and challenging role within an internationally oriented high-tech company
• Open corporate culture and a friendly, collaborative team
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Independet work with a high level of responsibility in an attractive working environment

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential - guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.

Job Details

• Work location 5610 Wohlen AG (AG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• By online Online form