Etch Optics Process Engineer (Intern) Job Category Technical Neuchâtel, Switzerland 2026-05-22

Focuslight; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Focuslight is seeking motivated students to join its R&D and production teams in support of micro optics fabrication. You will learn and apply RIE processes, contribute in the cleanroom, and assist with solving production and pilot-line challenges to improve optical performance and cost efficiency.

You will document findings, collaborate across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience with optics, lasers, and microfabrication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of optics, lasers, or precision engineering principles, with coursework related to optical systems, photonics, or microfabrication.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply RIE process for micro optics components fabrication.
• Provide hands-on support for R&D activities in Focuslight’s cleanroom facility, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support the production team to resolve process issues in mass production and the R&D pilot line to improve product optical performance or reduce production costs.
• Leverage global internal and external resources to deliver competitive optical solutions in a fast-paced market, with a strong focus on rapid and successful execution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support process development, product qualification, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Optical engineering

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CAD tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply RIE process for micro optics components fabrication.
• Provide hands‑on support for R&D activities in Focuslight’s cleanroom facility in Nechatel, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support the production team to resolve process issues in mass production and the R&D pilot line to improve product optical performance or reduce production costs.
• Leverage global internal and external resources to deliver competitive optical solutions in a fast‑paced market, with a strong focus on rapid and successful execution.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support process development, product qualification, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education Background

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of optics, lasers, or precision engineering principles, with coursework related to optical systems, photonics, or microfabrication.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with engineering tools such as optical simulation software, CAD tools, or programming/analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB or Python) is beneficial.
• Basic laboratory or hands‑on experimental skills are a plus.

Experience

• Experience through laboratory courses, student projects, or research activities related to optics, lasers, micro‑optics, microfabrication, optical system design, precision mechanics, or optical assembly is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Motivated students with strong curiosity, problem‑solving ability, and a willingness to learn, who enjoy working in hands‑on and collaborative engineering environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Individuals with strong ambition and a sense of urgency to solve difficult problems that enable business growth and sustainability through self‑learning, strong interpersonal skills, and the effective use of artificial intelligence.

Plus

• Experience in Etch optics RIE process.