Technology Pioneer

Optotune Switzerland AG is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial and consumer markets. Optotune’s vision is to enable our customers to create innovative products by providing them with unique optical components.

Are you a visionary innovator with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a drive to shape the future? We are seeking a Technology Pioneer to spearhead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of breakthrough technologies that will define our strategic roadmap and fuel business growth. In this role, you will work closely with engineering and business development leaders to transform ideas into tangible innovations that push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you are ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Tasks

• You work directly with leaders in the Engineering and Business Development teams to identify and evaluate new technologies to define the strategic Technology Roadmap and drive future business growth.
• You lead screening, designing, installing and evaluation of concepts for new and innovative products and manufacturing processes thereof with the goal of handing over to the Engineering and Operations teams for industrialization.
• You search for technical solutions, design experiments, evaluate concepts, sketch and draft components, purchase and install prototype hardware, validate and verify proof of concept device functionality and present and report results to stakeholders
• You collaborate with internal and external service providers and stakeholders and extract relevant information for an efficient and accurate realization of the tasks given.
• You create intellectual property and contribute to stable technology management
• You inspire team members to strive for alignment, entrepreneurial thinking, and high performance

Requirements

• PhD/MSc/BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, photonics, physics or equivalent, ideally with knowledge in material science or chemistry
• Industry experience in product development and manufacturing, preferably in optics, mechanical engineering or consumer electronics industries
• Product design (design thinking), simulations and programming experience (Comsol, Python, Solidworks, Altium) are of advantage
• Creative and analytical thinking, with broad and interdisciplinary spectrum of interests, well organized, autonomous, open-minded for challenging ideas
• Get-it-done and fail-fast mindset to quickly eliminate concepts that are not feasible and focus on those that are
• Communicative hands-on “maker” person, with pragmatic and entrepreneurial mindset
• Good knowledge of English and German language

Benefit

• Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Flexible working hours
• Home office
• Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more
• Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym
• Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + 2 compensation days
• Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements
• Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness
• Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy

If you are ready to take on a pioneering role in shaping the future of technology, this is your opportunity to drive real innovation and make an impact. Join us and become part of a forward-thinking team that thrives on pushing boundaries and making breakthrough ideas a reality. Apply now and be part of the revolution!