Mechanical Engineer

at  Nanosurf AG

Nanosurf is a fast-growing innovator in the nanotechnology market. We develop, manufacture and market state-of-the-art scanning probe microscopes for imaging and manipulation of surfaces at the nanometer range. We work at the limit of what is physically possible and develop all the mechanical, electronic, optical and software components necessary for best-in-class instruments.
As part of our company’s growth and in response to market demands, we are expanding our ‘Industrial Solutions’ department. This team develops and produces high precision positioning systems for a variety of sizes, supporting a wide range of measurement technologies such as AFM, interferometry, optical microscopes and more.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support our teams in the development of highly complex measurement machines.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will be part of the team in charge of the development of these projects and handle all activities in order to deliver them according to customer requirements and contractual delivery dates.
Our future Mechanical Engineer will be located in our Swiss location in Liestal. We look forward to seeing your application!

Activities

• Design end-to-end mechanical machines, ensuring products solve problems in a simple and elegant way while paying attention to detail
• Support simulations and evaluations to verify the performance by providing according 3D adapted models, and proposing solutions for improvements.
• Presenting and defending the studies carried out during project technical reviews, in collaboration with customers or internally.
• Create detailed hardware documentation, including specifications, assembly instructions
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Scientists, and other colleagues in a cross-functional team.
• Analyze and respond to customer specifications for the mechanical design of complex projects, assessing the risks and opportunities of the proposed solutions.
• Carry out mechanical designs using 3D software, draw up detailed plans (2D drawings), assembly layouts and bills of materials.
• Produce functional mechanical documentation for machines, including functional specification documents (FS) and design documents (DS).
• Support the commissioning during machine assembly and fine-tuning, updating documentation accordingly.
• Create and maintain documentation, guidelines, and best practices to streamline knowledge sharing
• Improve design standards and processes through active participation in design reviews
• Acting as an expert in the field, sharing knowledge and mentoring junior team members.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Robotics or equivalent field.
• A minimum of three years of industry experience, (PhD experience as a plus)
• Proficient in CAD software for mechanical design (Solideworks as a plus)
• Familiar with actuators, material compatibilities, manufacturing processes and standards for producing compatible 3D parts, as well as contemporary manufacturing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of design fundamentals including safety
• Ability to take ownership of the design process and work as a self-directed member of the team
• Experience in Simulation software for mechanical properties is a plus.
• Experience in collaboration with technical team, partners and customers
• A commitment to constant learning and personal growth, both individually and with the team
• Scanning Probe Microscopy experience is a plus.
• English spoken, read and written.
• German as a plus

Work environment
Here you can apply your experience and competencies in a practical environment and the opportunity to generate added value for our customers in industry. At Nanosurf, your know-how will be integrated in high-end technological products. Your contribution to our industrial solutions division will help us to reach our ambitious growth targets. After thorough, initial technological training within our projects, we will give you much space for the realization of your ideas and expect that you contribute to enhance our company performance.
We offer support for your personal and technical growth as an employee at Nanosurf. We have flexible working terms depending on your needs and Nanosurf organizes social events on a regular basis for its employees to foster a good relationship between all its employees and across all Nanosurf organizations.

Please refer the Job description for details