Robotics Process Engineer / Robotics Process Engineeress

About Us

We are a world-leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the most customer-centric and sustainable engine-focused MRO worldwide.

Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices across Europe, the USA, Asia, and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and component sales. Our impeccable technical support reaches over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: We safely power your flight.

Role Overview: Robotics Process Engineer

As a Robotics Process Engineer, you will industrialize and continuously optimize engine piece part machining repair processes in accordance with OEM prerequisites. You will be responsible for all robotics processes (Plasma Spray, Arc-Wire Spraying, HVOF Spraying, Shot Peening, and Scanning Technologies), including robotics for additional processes like blasting and machining. Your role will involve leading the industrialization of processes and equipment in close collaboration with Shop Floor Operations, while working integrally with our Operations, Project Engineering, Tool and Equipment Engineering, Shop Engineering, Machine Maintenance, and external vendors.

Your Tasks

• Your areas of responsibility will cover robotics and associated processes, including support processes.
• Define standardized repair processes ensuring compliance with applicable quality and OEM standards, internal processes, and state-of-the-art technologies.
• Interpret production drawings and OEM procedures systematically, understanding the need for processes that meet established requirements.
• Define and certify equivalent alternative consumable materials and/or processes related to thermal spray.
• Conduct continuous improvement of processes under your responsibility using safety, lean, quality, and engineering tools such as Kaizen Events, SPC, FPY, OEE, and problem-solving methods, leading to improved SQDCP for our customers.
• Provide coaching and training to operations colleagues, ensuring best-in-class programming and process principles.
• Support root cause analysis and coordinate subsequent engineering-related tasks for assigned fields.
• Assist in industrialization projects according to plan (SQDCP) and define mitigations when necessary, facilitating the industrialization of new repairs and the renewal of existing repairs.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Repair Engineering, Tooling Engineering, and/or Shop Engineering.

Your Profile

• Hands-on experience operating and developing robotics programs and using offline technologies in supporting (Plasma Spray, Arc-Wire Spraying, HVOF Spraying, Shot Peening, and 3D Scanning Technologies).
• Proven experience creating programs on 6-axis robot equipment and using offline simulation tools (ABB, Kuka, FANUC, etc.).
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, specifically in the aerospace MRO business.
• Proactive, positive, and flexible character with a strong execution mentality and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively on complex tasks.
• High awareness of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Experience in project management, lean, and quality methodologies.
• 3-5+ years of experience in programming.
• Fluent in English (Level C1); proficiency in German (Level B1) is an advantage.
• A scientific or technical degree (MSc or BSc) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in similar industries.

What We Offer

We provide an attractive position within a global and dynamic company. Our competitive employment conditions will enable you to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is thoughtfully designed with our employees' best interests in mind, aiding in everyday life and various situations. Explore our benefits on our website by clicking the link below:

www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

For other inquiries, please contact us at: globalrecruitment@srtechnics.com

Please be advised that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport, or a Swiss working permit.