Turn cutting‑edge nano‑ and micro‑optical technology into robust industrial processes

At NIL Technology, you will play a key role in bridging innovation and manufacturing, working hands‑on with advanced processes and equipment while shaping scalable production for future optical solutions.

You will be based at our site in Horgen, Switzerland, working closely with a highly skilled, international engineering team supporting development and manufacturing across Europe and beyond.

You will be part of an ambitious company where we win together. Team spirit and mutual success are key components in our everyday work culture.

Tasks and responsibilities

Industrialize advanced optical processes

You industrialize and optimize manufacturing processes for nano‑ and micro‑optical components, defining robust process windows, capability, and long‑term stability.

Own prototype and small‑series production

You take ownership of prototype and small‑series production runs, driving yield, throughput, defect reduction, and defining in‑process controls and final inspection criteria.

Qualify processes and equipment

You set up, calibrate, and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes, including run plans, acceptance criteria, and release to production.

Apply data‑driven problem solving

You use structured, data‑driven approaches — including digital and AI‑enabled tools — to analyze process performance, solve problems, and ensure traceability and quality.

Define metrology and inspection methods

You select and execute appropriate metrology and inspection techniques, such as microscopy and related measurement tools, to verify process and product performance.

Enable production handover and collaboration

You create and maintain work instructions, control plans, inspection protocols, and technical documentation, and communicate status, results, and risks transparently with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Skills, experiences and qualifications we are looking for

• Technical degree in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, precision mechanics, mechatronics, microsystems, or similar
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes; cleanroom experience is a strong advantage
• Experience with nano‑ or micro‑fabrication technologies; wafer‑level technology and SPC experience are a plus
• Practical experience with metrology, microscopy, and inspection equipment
• Independent, structured, and hands‑on working style with strong ownership
• Comfortable working both independently and in cross‑functional, international teams
• Flexible mindset and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Willingness to travel within Europe and occasionally to Southeast Asia
• Must be eligible to work in Switzerland

Questions You are welcome to reach out to hiring manager: Robert Lenart, Manager Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), rl@nilt.com

Interested?

Please forward your CV and application letter incl. answers to the 2 questions below, no later than 17 May. Note that we are reviewing the applicants on an ongoing basis, and we will close the job opening once we have found the right candidate. We look forward to hearing from you.

1. Key experience #1

Describe your hands‑on experience in developing, stabilizing, or industrializing manufacturing processes. What was your role, and what impact did you create?

2. Key experience #2

Describe a situation where you qualified new equipment or processes and ensured successful transfer to production.

About NIL Technology

NIL Technology (NILT), founded in 2006, is an optical solutions company designing, developing, and manufacturing optical elements and components using high-precision nanoscale features. NILT creates competitive advantages with flat optics (meta-optics) in optical applications for 3D sensing, consumer electronics, machine vision, autonomous vehicles, telecommunication, and AR. With its background in mastering for nanoimprint, the company produces masters and offers nano-foundry services. NILT is based in Denmark and has offices in Switzerland, Sweden, US, and a manufacturing in Malaysia. Visit us at www.nilt.com. NILT is owned by Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation (www.radiant.com.tw).