Senior Process Engineer Laser CoC (gn)

At our Wohlen AG location, we are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Engineer to join our team as:

Senior Process Engineer Laser CoC (gn) 
 

Your responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical customer and research projects, ensuring technical execution, quality assurance, and on-time progress.
• Operate and program Laser CoC equipment, creating and optimizing precise process toolpaths.
• Drive continuous improvements in process and product quality through advanced process engineering, meticulous documentation, and efficient project execution.
• Implement robust quality control measures, including post-process inspections, non-destructive testing (PT, VT), and comprehensive data analysis to ensure the highest standards in product integrity and consistency.
• Oversee end-to-end process optimization, from material selection to final delivery, ensuring alignment with stringent industry standards and customer expectations.
• Support customer projects by providing expert on-site technical training and guidance, ensuring seamless adoption and integration of advanced technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to test, evaluate, and implement innovative process parameters for both new and existing materials, pushing the boundaries of laser and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Create and validate CAD models and technical drawings for tooling and fixtures, while actively supporting the industrialization of new projects and pilot programs.
• Act as the key technical interface for customers, preparing detailed technical demonstrations, presentations, and comprehensive reports to facilitate strong partnerships and shared success.
• Foster an innovative mindset by driving the adoption of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Contribute to cross-functional teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and forward-thinking solutions within the laser and surface engineering domains.

Your profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in laser cladding, hardfacings, welding, additive manufacturing, or laser surface treatment processes.
• Strong expertise in technical project management, with an ability to manage complex customer and research projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in operating and programming CNC and robotics equipment.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining rigorous quality control processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to challenge conventional approaches.
• Passion for innovation and the ability to think creatively, especially in the context of additive manufacturing and advanced material processing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate across internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• Hands-on experience in operating, optimizing, and maintaining production machinery.
• Knowledge of the aerospace and power generation sectors is a strong advantage.

We offer

This challenging position with potential for future development offers the ability to exercise individual initiative, to learn and open a variety of career opportunities within our successful international industrial corporation. 

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your detailed application on Career-Site: www.oerlikon.com/career. Your contact Arkadi Zikin arkadi.zikin@oerlikon.com
 

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 

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