Mechanical Engineer

To support us in the transition from an R&D driven start-up to a true commercial operation, we are recruiting a :

Mechanical Engineer

Microcaps is a fast-paced vibrant company dedicated to shaping the future of microencapsulation technology across multiple industries. Join our talented team to work on cutting-edge process technology and help bring our first products to market.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team of engineers and process enthusiasts. We develop, manufacture, and run production equipment for the cosmetics, food and pharma market to provide high quality products for our customers and consumers. Our team is currently working on scaling up our first commercial production plant to bring products to market in the Fine Fragrance sector. Our product has the potential to reshape this industry.

The Impact

As a Mechanical Engineer at Microcaps, you will play a crucial role in developing and designing our future encapsulation process systems and help us rapidly scale beyond the current capacity to fulfil customer demand. With your innovative spirit and industrial experience, you will bring new ideas and approaches to the development of our production equipment. Your professional experience with clean process plants makes you a key player in improving and upgrading our continuous running process whilst maintaining the highest quality product output.

Tasks

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team that develops, assembles, tests and commissions novel process equipment for microencapsulation processes.
• Immediately start to work on how we scale the current set up as volumes increase.
• Collaborate with the research and formulations team on process plant specifications for different markets.
• Take responsibility for your own projects, stay in budget, within specifications for an on-time delivery.
• Create product documentation (i.e. assembly, maintenance & user manuals).
• Challenge the status quo constantly while suggesting novel solutions to difficult engineering problems.
• Work on continuously improving our environmental footprint.

Requirements

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Application : Please apply using the form on our Webpage’s Career Site Microcaps(at)ch career

Microcaps is an ETH Zurich spin-off founded in March 2019. Our unique technology allows us to produce highly precise and innovative microcapsules that empower materials to unlock new capabilities, all tailored to various markets from cosmetics to nutraceutical and pharma.

Today, Microcaps technology can be found in a cosmetic skin serum and a vegan caviar. As we progress, our aim is to expand our production capacity and introduce a visionary and sustainable water-based fine fragrance. Subsequently, we plan to incorporate all-in-one nutrition delivery products into our portfolio. Join us on our mission to bring Swiss precision to the realm of microencapsulation.