Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Dietikon, Zurich, SwitzerlandEngineering Optotune / Full-time / On-siteAre you a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a passion for leading projects and driving innovation?

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at Optotune. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge mechanical systems and solutions.

Tasks

• Lead, Develop, and Inspire the mechanical engineering team following Optotune’s core values
• Supporting product, process and technology development from concept designs through to product launch and mass production
• 3D modelling, mechanical simulations and detailed design documentation including technical drawings
• Process tooling development to ensure the manufacturability of our products at low costs, high throughput, and maximum yield
• Feasibility studies and evaluation of new concepts
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the mechanical engineering toolset including CAD and Product Data Maintenance (PDM) systems and associated processes
• Supporting the development of a world-class supply chain and integrating associated technologies into the product and process designs
• Collaboration with project leaders and multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

• MSc / BSc degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering
• 5 years of detailed mechanical design experience in an industry setting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Experience in product development, preferably in Consumer, Meditech, or Industrial Opto-electronics industries
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals with proficiency with design tools including : CAD (Solidworks), Simulations (Comsol), D / PFMEA, GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Experience in establishing, optimising and maintaining and using PDM systems valuable
• Creative and analytical thinking, proactive, well organized, autonomous, hands-on, open-minded for challenging ideas
• Proficiency in English required, German is an advantage

Why us?

• A competitive salary with ESOP
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous vacation policies
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment
• Start-up flair mixed with SME professionalism
• Flexible working environment & home office
• Respectful and supportive culture with a lot of fun
• We are extremely international and proud of our diversity in every aspect
• Awesome regular company events!

We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company.

You will work with extraordinary colleagues, all striving for one common goal : to create an outstanding company.So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market, then we would be pleased to get to know you.

Only CV in English is needed. Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.