Senior Specialist - Production Technician / Senior Specialist - Production Technicianess

Your Opportunity

This is your chance to play a vital role in a team pioneering technology-driven solutions poised to revolutionize an industry. We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Development Technician to serve as the top-tier technical expert for our state-of-the-art, fully automated Lightspray™ line in Zurich. In this capacity, you will be responsible for process optimization and standardization, new technology integration, and leading complex problem-solving initiatives to shape the future of manufacturing.

Your Mission

• Act as the primary technical mentor and expert resource for the entire production team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Design, build, and manage the preventive maintenance plan and the spare parts strategy, ensuring long-term operational excellence.
• Lead formal problem-solving teams using Root Cause Analysis for complex, system-level issues, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• Set up, integrate, and validate new technologies and equipment on the production line, including all mechanical and electrical installations.
• Program 6-axis robots for new spray paths, and set up, test, and troubleshoot new robot programs to unlock new capabilities.
• Interpret and modify PLC logic, tune controllers, and perform expert-level diagnostics of electrical and control systems.
• Lead safety risk assessments for new equipment and train the team on advanced safety topics.

Your Story

You have extensive experience in a senior technical or engineering support role in a highly automated manufacturing environment, with proven collaboration skills. You possess expert-level knowledge of robotics, PLC programming, control engineering, and complex mechanical/electrical systems. Additionally, you have a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Your strong analytical skills enable you to analyze quality and performance data to identify systemic trends. You demonstrate exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for developing technical talent. Fluency in technical English is essential, allowing you to write professional, structured reports and fully comprehend complex technical documentation.

About the Team

Join the Lightspray™ team, a group of passionate innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers united by a single mission: to make high-performance footwear at scale, anywhere, anytime, while minimizing our environmental impact. We challenge conventions and push the boundaries of possibility to create sportswear like the world has never seen. Be part of the team pioneering technology-driven solutions set to revolutionize the running shoe landscape from the ground up.

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