Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and material technologies used by customers worldwide across industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets.
With a broad global footprint and deep engineering capability, we combine advanced manufacturing, applied innovation, and customer collaboration to deliver high-performance solutions that enable critical technologies and solve complex, real-world challenges.
About Coherent in Switzerland
Coherent Corp. Zurich is a key research and production hub specializing in advanced photonics, engineered materials, and high-power semiconductor laser technologies. Our teams develop and manufacture opto-electronic components and laser diodes for industrial, optical data transmission, life science, and high-precision applications, combining strong in-house R&D with state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing in an engineering-led culture.
Location Zurich, Switzerland (Onsite) | Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
As a Data Engineer within our Laser Business Unit, you will develop, maintain, and improve the data pipelines that connect information from production equipment, operational systems, and business applications.
You will help make data accessible, reliable, and usable for teams across research and development, production, operations, data analytics, and other business functions. The role involves working across both on-premises and cloud-based environments, with a strong focus on practical data engineering, pipeline development, data integration, and Databricks.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum 1+ years of hands-on data engineering experience in a production environment, ideally involving hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
Additional Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills
Personal Skills
Additional Experience
The following would be advantageous:
Application Process
All candidates who wish to apply should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.
Applications for this role close end of day on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to allegra.mousaw@coherent.com We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
