R&D Engineer Surface Engineering (F/M) 100%

Your mission

As an R&D Engineer you will be integral to our research and development efforts focusing on the elaboration of Micro-/Nano-components and systems, with a strong focus on surface engineering. Your role will primarily involve the development of processes for surface functionalisation,coating and surface nanostructuring. You will also contribute to integrate the developped processes in adapted manufacturing techniques for the fabrication of smart components and functional systems with unique properties and enhanced performances. These R&D activities span various application domains, including biomedical, sensors, watch making, renewable energy, aeronautics and space.

 

Your role will include the following main responsibilities:

• Contribution to the development of scientific and technical expertise in the fields ofcoatings, surface functionalization and structuring, including support to the development of our IP portfolio in these fields
• Characterization of resulting surface properties and evaluation of functionalities and performances at the component level
• Integration of the developed processes in adapted manufacturing chains for the fabrication of smart components and functional systems with unique properties and enhanced performances.
• Participation to multidisciplinary projects (internal research projects and industrial projects) and participation in their acquisition

Your profile

Know-how

• Master or PhD degree in Surface Sciences, Materials Science, Micro-/Nano-technology, and Engineering or equivalent
• Several years of experience (minimum 3 years) in multidisciplinary projects targeting the development of technological platforms and micro-/nano- tech based innovative solutions (including design, process development and optimization, fabrication and characterization of industrial prototypes)
• Extensive experience in coating and surface modification techniques (such as wet coating technique or vacuum based) as well as micro- and nano-fabrication process
• Proficient in analytical techniques for films and materials characterization
• Experience in component design, qualification and integration in functional system
• Previous experience in project acquisition and project management will be a strong asset (both public funded and industrial projects)
• Previous experience in valorization and dissemination activities: writing invention report and patent, publication of articles in international journals, giving talks at conference
• Professional proficiency in English, good knowledge of French is a plus

Interpersonal skills

• Open-minded, result-oriented mindset
• Out of the box thinking to generate new ideas and propose innovative solutions Ability/interest to participate to and manage multidisciplinary projects
• Eager to learn with a strong sense of ownership to further extend and promote our activities
• Team player to interact constructively with various partners across the organization
• Strong communication skills and ability to efficiently present relevant information on accomplished work and potential roadblocks

CSEM mission and values

Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies and sustainable energy. Our strength is the excellence of our people, about 550 passionate specialists dedicated to innovation and technology transfer. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

• being part of a passionate community
• incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities of development
• benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.

Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.