Senior Mechatronics Engineer

We are looking for an experienced mechatronics engineer, for the optimization of our in-house precision motion systems. You will play a vital role in the design, testing and deployment phase, being responsible to reach accuracy, throughput and robustness targets of our motion components, by the means of design, simulation and experiments.

This role is ideal for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with an interest in precision engineering and system metrology. You will work closely with our CTO and engineering team, gaining hands-on experience in the characterization of state-of-the-art motion systems.

• Design:
  • Assist our in-house mechanical design team, by advising them on the application of concepts, that will improve the performance of the overall system.
  • Develop an optimized metrology concept for our systems, allowing to overcome precision bottle-necks.
• Simulation:
  • Build and extend our in-house mechanical and thermal simulation capabilities.
  • Generate digital twins of our most critical components, to predict their performance and limitations.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the CTO, mechanical engineering team and software engineers to optimize and integrate new mechatronic solutions.
  • Contribute to improving machine calibration and system reliability.
• Documentation:
  • Prepare measurement reports, error budgets, and contribute to project documentation.

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• Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Industrial experience in the development of high-precision motion systems.
• Exposure to motion systems for the semiconductor applications is a big plus.
• Experienced in simulation and modelling of thermal and mechanical systems.

• Technical skills:
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge about motion metrology methods, including encoder technology, interferometry and machine vision.
  • Familiarity with uncertainty of measurement and calibration standards.
  • Familiar with modelling and simulation software, preferably Ansys
  • Basic data processing skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Mindset:
  • Goal-oriented, structured and reliable working style for theoretical and experimental tasks alike.
  • Comfortable with hands-on lab tasks and technical problem-solving.
  • Curious and eager to learn in a fast-paced start-up setting.
• Collaboration:
  • Strong communication skills in English; German a plus.
  • Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams across physics, software, and hardware.

• Impact: Directly contribute to validating and improving the accuracy of our robotic integration systems.
• Learning: Gain hands-on experience in advanced metrology, precision engineering, and system characterization.
• Mentorship: Work closely with our CTO and engineers, with exposure to industrial-grade measurement practices.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation scheme, including an employee stock participation plan and with Swiss employment benefits.
• Culture: Small, international team, collaborative environment, and a chance to work at the forefront of nanotech innovation.

… and the best coffee in Zurich :)