Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

Your responsibilities 

As “Optical Engineer“, you develop new optical sensing systems from concept development, to engineering, to production incl. system modelling, optoelectronic and optomechanical design, simulation, tests, and coding. You are also responsible for optical component selection, characterization, and testing techniques incl. laboratory optical systems setup and measurements. The main responsibilities for this role are as follows:

Development activities: 

• Bring new optical sensing technologies through maturation from concept to engineering to production
• Design and specify opto-mechanical assemblies/sub-assemblies of optical sensing systems, and ensure that they comply with the system specification
• Generate the documentation for producing assemblies/sub-assemblies, or effectively delegate and supervise this task (e.g. BOM, drawings, programming files, …)
• Coordinate suppliers and technology providers for the development of optical assemblies/sub-assemblies
• Develop or support the development of test tooling required and  drive the validation tests to verify that the designed assembly/sub-assembly comply with the specification
• Support the qualification tests for qualification and certification purpose
• Generate the development artifacts of the designed assembly/sub-assembly in line with our development process

Modelling and characterization activities:

• Be responsible for optical component selection, characterization, and testing techniques
• Be responsible for laboratory optical systems setup and measurements
• Develop system modelling, optical simulation, and coding (such as MATLAB or Python)

Project Engineering:

• Elaborate plans for innovation projects or product development sub-projects 
• Manage small project teams and external partners
• Ensure timely delivery of the project activities with expected quality 
• Manage project budget, reporting and risks

Who we are looking for

• University Degree (Master) in Physics, Microengineering or Optical Engineering, with specialization in optics and/or photonics 
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in the development of complex optical systems, preferably optical sensing systems and optical fiber sensor applications 
• Deep knowledge in optical simulations tools, such as Ansys Zemax or Lumerical and in simulation and modelling tools such as Matlab and Python 
• Hands-on laboratory experience is required, in particular prototyping of optical systems, optical characterization tools & techniques and optical fiber assembly and handling 
• Experience in project engineering/management with good knowledge of MS Project and Agile project management tools (JIRA, MS Planner,…) 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and active listener
• Autonomous, proactive and open and “can do” attitude
• Out-of-the-box thinking and curiosity
• Fluent in English with very good command of French (spoken and written). 

Ideally, you will also have

• Knowledge of MEMS / MOEMS design and micro-fabrication (clean room) processes is a strong asset 
• Experience in industrialization and production of optical systems is a strong asset 
• Experience in product development in aerospace or highly regulated domain 

What we offer

• Solid employer present on the spanet for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Have we sparked your interest?

Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online by DD/MM/YYYY.

EMEA Business Descr

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Aerospace Group EMEA is a strategic business Group within PHEMEA. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.