Head of MRT Development / Head of MRT Development

Head of MRT Development

TOFWERK is dedicated to making the world a cleaner place through innovative solutions for chemical analysis. Our team of skilled scientists and engineers designs, manufactures, and optimizes high-performance mass spectrometers for diverse applications, supporting researchers and industrial customers globally.

Headquartered in Thun, Switzerland, with regional offices in China and the United States, our diverse team fosters a collaborative and creative work environment. Together, we deliver the highest quality products and services to ensure our customers' success.

Location

TOFWERK Headquarters
Thun, Switzerland

Description

TOFWERK is seeking a visionary Head of Multi-Reflection Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MR-TOF-MS) Development to lead the ideation, prototyping, and commercialization of next-generation mass analyzers. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of physicists, electrical engineers, and software developers to push the boundaries of ultra-high resolving power, mass accuracy, and in-situ analytical capabilities. Your role will involve directing the technical roadmap and long-term vision for the multi-reflection mass spectrometry product line, ensuring alignment with corporate and market objectives. Collaboration with Product Management and Manufacturing teams will be essential for scaling prototypes into fully compliant, manufacturable commercial instruments while driving the generation of patents.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or Physics
• 10+ years of work experience in the development of multi-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometers
• Expert knowledge of instrument design
• Expert knowledge of simulation software
• Team player with a strong sense of responsibility
• In-depth analytical skills
• Excellent time management and creativity
• Fluency in English (C1 Level)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of multi-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometers (MR TOF MS)
• Design and test hardware components of multireflection time-of-flight mass spectrometers (including vacuum system operation and design, mass spectrometer design, ion optics, and detection systems, as well as fast analog-to-digital data acquisition)
• Run and characterize prototype scientific equipment
• Conduct basic programming (Matlab, Python, Igor, or similar)
• Utilize simulation software (e.g., Simion)
• Document new inventions and evaluate their potential for patentability
• Collaborate with other departments and product managers for instrument development

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.