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About Our Client

Our client is a world-wide leader in redefining the boundaries of advanced lithography and nano-fabrication. With roots in high-precision engineering and a future-focused mindset, they are enabling a new wave of revolutionary optical and photonic technologies.

About Our Client

Our client is a world-wide leader in redefining the boundaries of advanced lithography and nano-fabrication. With roots in high-precision engineering and a future-focused mindset, they are enabling a new wave of revolutionary optical and photonic technologies.

In this role you will report to the CEO.

Work location: Zurich, Switzerland

Type: Full-time job position 100%

The Opportunity: Make Precision Your Playground

We are looking for a visionary Lead Principal Engineer (m/w/d) who thrives at the intersection of complexity, creativity, and precision.

This is your chance to lead the mechanical design of world-first lithography systems, where every micron matters—and innovation is measured in nanometers.

You won’t just develop machines. You’ll design the foundation for next-generation optical devices used across industries that are reshaping how humans see, communicate, and sense the world.

️ What You Will Do

• Lead design and development of precision mechanical components and systems for lithographic equipment in close collaboration with other R&D and production teams
• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from concept to production and testing, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
• 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
• Supervise activities of a group (2 team members in mechanical engineering field)
  
  
  

Who You Are

Education background in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field

️ Previous work experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on the design and development of precision equipment (must-have experience in semiconductor processing or related industries)

️Nice to have: expertise in precision and clean mechanical design through the experience of working for lithography tools such asEUV, Immersion, KrF, and Nanoimprint

️Nice to have: previous experience in R&D roles within the semiconductor industry, particularly in EUV or related advanced lithography technologies.

️ Nice to have: hands-on experience with mechanical design and system integration of complex semiconductor equipment—such as vacuum chambers, precision motion systems, and vibration isolation platforms.

️Nice to have: experience in EUV technology development

️ Nice to have: expertise in designing, developing, and evaluating ultra-precise testbeds and subsystems for semiconductor process diagnostics, particularly under high-vacuum and thermally controlled environments.

Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design (e.g. CAD, Solid Edge, NX, I-DEAS, OneSpaceDesinger, SOLIDWorks,MICRO-CADAM, etc.)

Simulation (e.g. Ansys, NX-Nastran, I-DEAS, Abaqus,COSMOSWorks, MATLAB, etc.)

Strong practical and problem-solving skills with clear communication style

Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges

️ Passion for engineering excellence

Ability to motivate engineers for a team-work together

Fluent in English

What Awaits You

Champion Quality: Implement precision engineering practices—from rigorous tolerance analysis to clean-room-ready robustness

Autonomy and Influence: Work side-by-side with the CEO and leadership to shape the engineering roadmap

Brilliant Minds and Ideas: Join a culture of intellectual curiosity, mutual respect and deep technical challenge

Elite Team: Collaborate daily with brilliant international engineering team

Room to Grow: Your work will be visible, valued, and critical to company success.

Swiss Location, Global Reach: Enjoy life and work in Switzerland—where world-class innovation meets breathtaking landscapes

This Is More Than a Job

It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity to lead high-impact engineering at the cutting edge of science, technology, and manufacturing.

Join a Company Where Your Work Truly Matters

Competitive Compensation Package Commensurate With Experience And Qualifications.

If you are looking for a challenge and the chance to build something - THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. Apply now!

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• Employment type

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  Education and Training

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