Senior Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineeress

Your Mission

Menhir Photonics is a dynamic Swiss laser manufacturer, offering laser solutions of unprecedented robustness and reliability to customers around the globe. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, our team possesses extensive expertise in the development and production of ultrafast lasers tailored for the aerospace, telecom, and metrology markets. As part of our ambitious business scale-up, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our team and project managers with mechanical developments and processes.

Your Profile

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead technical projects
• Design CAD sub-assemblies and interfaces to larger CAD assemblies for optomechanical components and optoelectronic subsystems
• Perform rigorous tolerance analyses to ensure mechanical feasibility of the designs
• Create detailed tolerance 2D drawings with FAI (First Article Inspection) for optical and mechanical components, considering design for manufacturing in alignment with supplier fabrication methods and metrology capabilities
• Evaluate and select materials to achieve high-quality module performance suitable for mass production
• Collaborate closely with external mechanical workshops and suppliers
• Support high-quality standards and practices according to ISO9001

Experience & Education

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• One of the following degrees: Höhere Fachschule (HF), Fachhochschule (FH), Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Optomechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and PDM (3DExperience) software
• Knowledge of mechanical and thermal properties of materials such as glass, plastic, metal, and electrical components commonly used in optical modules
• Experience with bonding technologies, specifically adhesive processes, epoxies, and UV-curable adhesives
• Knowledge in product development and manufacturing processes is advantageous
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and mechanical metrology
• Understanding of the basic principles of optics, opto-mechanics, and opto-electronics assembly in cleanroom conditions
• Fluency in English and German is required

Terms of Employment

• The position is 80% to 100% (34-42 hours/week)
• One day of home office per week is possible
• The workplace is located at our headquarters near Zurich, Switzerland in Dübendorf
• The preferred starting date is as soon as possible

Contact

If you are passionate about hands-on manufacturing and precision engineering, and have experience with optics, photonics, laser systems, or delicate components, we would love to hear from you. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality hardware, enjoys troubleshooting technical challenges, and thrives in an environment where precision, quality, and continuous improvement are prioritized.

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

Applications from headhunters or third parties will not be accepted.