Process Development Engineer (M/F)

Desired profile:

• Holder of a Master’s degree in physics, materials science, engineering, optics/photonics, surface science or an equivalent technical field
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in thin film coatings, process development, R&D, production engineering or industrialisation, ideally within a high-tech industrial environment or precision optics
• Strong knowledge of thin film deposition technologies and optical coatings, process optimisation and characterisation methods. Experience with coating equipment and vacuum technologies is a major asset
• Experience in optical metrology, measurement systems and process capability evaluation methods is an asset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a pragmatic, structured and solution-oriented approach
• Proven experience in managing technical projects and interdisciplinary collaboration with R&D, Production, Quality, Engineering and Product Development teams
• Strong interest in emerging industrial technologies such as automation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and advanced metrology systems
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies, statistical process control (SPC) and Lean Manufacturing principles is an asset
• Fluent command of French and English, both spoken and written, is required

• Develop, optimise and industrialise thin film optical coating processes for new products and technologies, as well as for major improvements of existing manufacturing processes
• Design innovative production concepts and define technical requirements related to coating equipment, manufacturing systems, automation and new production technologies
• Act as a technical expert for coated optical components, conduct feasibility studies and translate complex customer technical requirements into robust and industrialisable manufacturing solutions
• Develop and implement metrology and inline measurement solutions in collaboration with Quality, R&D and other technical departments to ensure process control and product performance
• Lead the introduction of new products (NPI) and ensure the effective transfer of new coating processes to series production, including their qualification, stability and capability (Cpk, Ppk, Cgk)
• Plan and coordinate production trials, equipment installation, process qualification and ramp-up phases in collaboration with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate future technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, advanced measurement systems and data-driven manufacturing
• Lead cross-functional process development projects and provide your technical expertise in commercial offers and client discussions regarding new products and technologies