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Mechanical Engineer

Job in 8706, Meilen, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland
Listing for: Lumiphase
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 80000 CHF Yearly CHF 30000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

EN

Join our photonics testing team and help shape the future of high-speed optical technology. Were looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer with a strong focus on mechanical design prototyping and assembly of custom test this role youll design and build the hardware that enables the characterization and qualification of next‑generation photonic circuits.

Youll combine mechanical creativity precision engineering and practical lab skills to turn test concepts into robust automated setups. Working closely with our R&D and test automation teams youll play a key role in building organizing and maintaining the equipment tools and consumables that keep our lab running efficiently and ready for innovation.

Tasks Mechanical Design & Prototyping
  • Design and model mechanical parts fixtures and assemblies for automated and manual test setups using CAD tools (Fusion 360 preferred).
  • Translate mechanical and electro‑optical test requirements into precise mechanical solutions that ensure repeatability stability and ease of operation.
  • Build assemble and integrate electro‑mechanical components and sub‑systems for use in R&D and production test environments.
  • Manage and distribute fabrication tasks to external manufacturing companies getting and comparing offers purchase request
  • Iterate and improve mechanical designs through rapid prototyping and hands‑on experimentation
Lab Operations & Equipment Development
  • Support the bring‑up debugging and calibration of automated test systems.
  • Perform practical lab work soldering wiring assembling connectors and maintaining setups.
  • Ensure a clean organized and safe laboratory environment that promotes efficient experimentation.
  • Manage lab consumables inventory and instruments ensuring equipment readiness and system updates.
  • Contribute to lab upgrades and process optimization identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in how equipment setups and workflows are designed organized and used.
  • Take initiative in refining test setups improving assembly procedures and enhancing lab efficiency through hands‑on experimentation and feedback from R&D teams.
DE

Mechanische Konstruktion & Prototyping

  • Entwerfen und modellieren mechanischer Vorrichtungen und Baugruppen für automatisierte und manuelle Testaufbauten mit CAD-Tools (vorzugsweise Fusion 360).
  • Umsetzen von mechanischen und elektrooptischen Testanforderungen in präzise mechanische Lösungen die Wiederholbarkeit Stabilität und einfache Bedienung gewährleisten.
  • Bauen montieren und integrieren elektromechanischer Komponenten und Subsysteme für den Einsatz in F&E- und Produktionstestumgebungen.
  • Verwalten und Verteilen von Fertigungsaufgaben an externe Fertigungsunternehmen Einholen und Vergleichen von Angeboten sowie Bestellanfragen.
  • Iterieren und verbessern bestehender Konstruktionen durch Rapid Prototyping und praktische Experimente.

Laborbetrieb und Geräteentwicklung

  • Unterstützen Sie bei der Inbetriebnahme Fehlerbehebung sowie Kalibrierung unserer automatisierter Testsysteme.
  • Praktische Laborarbeiten durch wie Löten Verdrahten Konfektionieren von Steckverbindern und Warten von Anlagen.
  • Sie sorgen für eine saubere organisierte und sichere Laborumgebung die effizientes Experimentieren fördert.
  • Verwalten von Laborverbrauchsmaterialien Inventar und Instrumente und sicherstellen der Gerätebereitschaft und Systemaktualisierungen.
  • Tragen Sie zu Labormodernisierungen und Prozessoptimierungen bei und identifizieren Sie Möglichkeiten zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung von Design Organisation und Nutzung von Geräten Setups und Arbeitsabläufen.
  • Ergreifen Sie die Initiative bei der Verfeinerung von Testaufbauten der Verbesserung von Montageverfahren und der Steigerung der Laboreffizienz durch praktische Experimente und Feedback von F&E-Teams.
Requirements Education
  • Technical education Berufsschule Fachhochschule or bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
Experience and Technical skills
  • Strong experience in mechanical design 3D modeling (Fusion 360 or similar CAD tools).
  • Familiarity with automated test or precision equipment design and assembly.
  • Comfortable working in R&D environments involving optics electronics or photonics.
  • Knowledge of…
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