Development Engineer / Process Engineer Mechanical Engineering (m/f/d)

About the job

We are Solifos – a Swiss fibre optic cable manufacturer with 25+ years of experience in fibre optic sensing and tactical communication systems.

For our development team, we are looking for you: someone who not only designs cables but plays the whole game – product, process, plant, qualification.You enjoy designing. Not just because you can – but because poorly thought-out things annoy you.

Development Engineer / Process Engineer Mechanical Engineering (m/f/d) 

Your role 

• You lead and coordinate development projects

• You design industrial sensor and robust communication solutions based on fibre optics

• You procure production equipment for manufacturing and commission it

• You develop the associated production processes and adapt them

• You plan, conduct and evaluate test series and product qualifications – and document them

• You handle internal and external fault reports

What you bring

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering or process engineering

• Motivated to take on the leadership and execution of development and industrialisation projects, including project management

• Interdisciplinary knowledge in mechanics and/or optics

• Willingness to take responsibility in an SME environment

• Independent, reliable and goal-oriented working style

• Good German skills in spoken and written form, English is an advantage

Why Solifos? 

• Full range: You work on product, process and plant – no silo, no specialising in one screw

• Responsibility: Own topics on which you can grow – with experienced people by your side

• Scope for creativity: No rigid corporate processes. If you see a better solution (including a digital one), you implement it

• Demanding products: Fibre optic sensing and tactical communication – technology that really makes a difference

• Team culture: Short paths, open doors, collegial cooperation

Sounds like you? 

Then send us your application with your complete documents. We look forward to getting to know you better!