Job Responsibilities:

1. Focus on printing of micron-level structures based on high end 2-photon polymerization equipment, including recipe creation and optimization, simple error troubleshooting, etc.
2. Perform in-process inspections and data analysis on moulded components based on CNC smart scope, contact/non-contact profilers, etc.
3. Participate Design for Manufacturability (DFM), with strong initiatives to explore new technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education Background

1. Degree or Master's in Mechanical, Material, Chemical, or related engineerings.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

1. Knowledge or experiences on 3D printing, CNC machining, polymer molding, surface treatment, process optimizations in DOE, etc.
2. Experiences with precision measuring instruments (Smartscope, contact/non-contact profiler, etc.).

Basic Qualifications

1. Knowledge on polymer and curing, mechanical machining, etc.
2. Soft Skills: Proactive, analytical, and adaptable, with strong attention to detail, good observation and strong problem-solving and coordination abilities in cross-functional settings.

Plus:

1. Strong skills on data analysis on Microsoft excel/JMP/programming(Python, Matlab, etc.).

Job Responsibilities:

1. Learn and apply RIE process for micro optics compoents fabrication.
2. Provide hands-on support for R&D activities in Focuslight’s cleanroom facility in Nechatel, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
3. Support the production team to resolve process issues in mass production and the R&D pilot line to improve product optical performance or reduce production costs.
4. Leverage global internal and external resources to deliver competitive optical solutions in a fast-paced market, with a strong focus on rapid and successful execution.
5. Create and maintain technical documentation to support process development, product qualification, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education Background

1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

Fundamental Knowledge

1. Basic understanding of optics, lasers, or precision engineering principles, with coursework related to optical systems, photonics, or microfabrication.

Technical Skills

1. Familiarity with engineering tools such as optical simulation software, CAD tools, or programming/analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB or Python) is beneficial.
2. Basic laboratory or hands-on experimental skills are a plus.

Experience

1. Experience through laboratory courses, student projects, or research activities related to optics, lasers, micro-optics, microfabrication, optical system design, precision mechanics, or optical assembly is preferred.

Personal Attributes

1. Motivated students with strong curiosity, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to learn, who enjoy working in hands-on and collaborative engineering environments.

Basic Qualifications

1. Individuals with strong ambition and a sense of urgency to solve difficult problems that enable business growth and sustainability through self-learning, strong interpersonal skills, and the effective use of artificial intelligence.

Plus:

1. Experience in Etch optics RIE process.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain a relational database architecture optimized for engineering and manufacturing data.
2. Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines to collect, clean and structure data from multiple internal sources.
3. Design and implement an AI-powered natural language interface to query relational databases.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Background in data science, AI, software engineering or related fields.
2. Strong programming skills in Python.
3. Experience with database design and management (SQL or similar).
4. Experience building data pipelines and ETL workflows.
5. Familiarity with AI frameworks.
6. Experience building backend services.
7. Understanding of data security, authentication and access control mechanisms.
8. Good written and spoken English.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Experience in data engineering and backend development.
2. Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
3. Familiarity with cloud platforms and AI services.
4. Ability to design scalable and maintainable software systems.

Plus:

1. Experience in AI application development.
2. Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI or similar).
3. Experience working with engineering, manufacturing or R&D datasets.

Job Responsibilities

1. Polymer molding of singlet/array lens and wafer level, based on high end CNC based step and repeat equipment, including setup of alignment recipe, dispensing recipe, and inspection recipe.
2. Perform in-process inspections and data analysis on moulded components based on CNC smart scope and other contact/non-contact profilers.
3. Improve existing process, respond timely to technical enquiries, lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives, with strong initiatives to explore new technologies.
4. Work closely with product designer on optimization of molding process, project manager on task delivery, and machine vendor on potential upgrading, to improve process efficiency and accuracy.
5. Project and task planning, with accurate/timely documentation of task progress, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Good presentation/writing skills on PowerPoint/Word.
2. Familiar with 6 sigma of statistical process control.
3. Experience on machining, molding, assembly, surface treatment, process optimizations in DOE.
4. Familiarity with precision measuring instruments (Smartscope, contact/non-contact profiler, etc.), optics, Autocad.
5. Degree or Master's in Mechanical, Material, Chemical, or related engineerings.
6. Knowledge on polymer and curing, mechanical machining, etc.
7. Team player who can work effectively with diverse colleagues across departments.
8. Soft Skills: Proactive, analytical, and adaptable, with strong attention to detail, good observation and strong problem-solving and coordination abilities in cross-functional settings.

Plus

1. Strong skills on data analysis on Microsoft excel/JMP/programming(Python, Matlab, etc.).

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop new technology for microoptics manufacturing including etching and replication.
2. Link metrology and performance evaluation to manufacturing processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a focus on optics, lasers, micro-optics, or precision engineering.
2. Solid foundation in optics and photonics, including topics such as geometrical optics, wave optics, and laser fundamentals.
3. Exposure to optical systems, microfabrication technologies, precision mechanics, or advanced manufacturing processes is advantageous.
4. Familiarity with engineering tools such as optical simulation software, CAD tools, or programming/analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB or Python) is beneficial.
5. Hands-on laboratory experience in optical measurement, laser characterization, microfabrication, or precision alignment is a plus.
6. Practical experience through laboratory courses, research projects, internship, or final-year theses related to optics, photonics, lasers, micro-optics, optical system design, microfabrication processes, optical assembly, precision mechanics, or semiconductor fabrication.
7. Curious and motivated engineers with strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and a hands-on mindset.
8. Candidates should be comfortable working in multidisciplinary and international teams and eager to learn and innovate.

Target Majors

1. Electrical Engineering
2. Microengineering

Basic Qualifications

1. Hands on for manufacturing
2. Analytical thinking

Plus

1. Language skills English, French, German

Job Responsibilities

The micro-optics designer is responsible for the development, simulation, and optimization of micro-optical components and systems used in high-precision optical applications such as sensor technology, imaging, telecommunications, and lithography. The aim of the position is to design innovative micro-optical solutions that combine technical performance, manufacturability, and cost optimization.

1. Development and design of micro-optical components (e.g., microlens arrays, diffractive optics, etc.).
2. Performing optical simulations (e.g., with Zemax, LightTools, COMSOL, Lumerical, or other FDTD/ray tracing tools).
3. Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure the manufacturability of the designed components.
4. Define and evaluate design tolerances.
5. Perform feasibility studies, prototype development, and design reviews.
6. Support the integration of micro-optical components into complex optical systems.
7. Document and present design results internally and to customers.
8. Analyzing technical requirements and translating them into optical design specifications.
9. Selecting suitable materials and technologies for the implementation of micro-optical structures.
10. Supporting production in the transfer from prototype to series production.
11. Performing tests and measurements to validate optical performance.
12. Interdisciplinary collaboration with optics, electronics, and software developers.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Experience in the manufacture of optical components.
2. Good knowledge of simulation and design of micro-optics using appropriate software.
3. Experience with optical assemblies and components such as cameras, laser diodes, excimer lasers, etc..
4. Experience in recording and evaluating measurement data.
5. Good written and spoken English.
6. Confident use of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
7. Goal-oriented and structured approach to work as well as strong analytical skills.
8. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is desirable.
9. Programming skills in e.g. Matlab, Python, etc..
10. Degree in a technical field related to optics or comparable training.