Precision Optics Technician/Feinwerkoptiker (m/w/d)

Precision Optics Technician/Feinwerkoptiker (m/w/d)

WayRay is a Swiss
-based deep
-tech startup on a mission to create a future where any transparent surface is a window into virtual worlds. We have strong roots in R&D, value curiosity, experimentation, and are always trying to think out of the box. Our team members are passionate about deep
-tech, and love taking on new challenges. We like to go where no one has gone before, pushing the boundaries, and seeking for new approaches For expanding our R&D team of optical specialists in Zürich Seebach, we are looking for several experienced Precision Optics Technicians (Feinwerkoptiker/in).

About the role

- Manufacturing of precision lenses (aspheres, freeform) on modern CNC machinery
- (cementing, grinding, lapping, polishing, centering, etc.).
- Metrology of precision optics (tactile, interferometric, etc.).
- Process development.
- Maintenance of equipment.
- Participation in the organization of the workshop (orders, storage, etc.)
- R&D work environment: Prototype and small series production. No high
-volume mass manufacturing.
- Part time work is possible.

Profile of qualifications

- Completed professional education in the field of precision optics (Feinwerkoptiker/in EFZ) or several years of related experience in the precision optics industry.
- Hands
-on experience with grinding and polishing of spherical optics using CNC (preferably Satisloh).
- Hands
-on experience with characterization tools, e.g. profilometers, interferometers.
- Knowledge of ISO 10110.
- Fluent in English (level B1).

Following experience would be a plus

- 3+ years hands
-on experience.
- Experience with manufacturing of aspherical or freeform optics.
- Experience with plastic optics.
- Knowledge of CAD design (preferably Autodesk Inventor).
- Experience with optical coating deposition technologies.
- Fluency in German.

As a person

- You work independently and are committed to a highly precise way of working.
- You are reliable, responsible and a real team player.
- You are highly flexible and comfortable with changing priorities.
- You are passionate about technology and the latest innovations in your field.

What we offer

- A R&D environment that offers varied tasks and challenges and supports to act on your own initiative.
- Opportunities to learn new techniques and processes.
- Modern, state
-of
-the art machine park.
- Start
-up culture with flat hierarchies.
- Opportunity to work in a game
-changing company alongside the best professionals from all over the world.
- Competitive salary and bonus for outstanding results.
- Benefits package including educational opportunities and stock option plan for all positions and grades.
- Yearly big party and regular corporate events.