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 an Engineering Technician in Test Development, you support the development of semiconductor test equipment from design and evaluation through system bring-up and production release. Responsibilities include hardware assembly, debugging, test execution, system validation, supporting production ramp, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Completed technical training, apprenticeship, or associate-level qualification in a relevant field such as Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, Industrial Mechanics, or a comparable discipline.
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, precision engineering, or similar high-tech production environments is advantageous.
Skills & Other Requirements
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 Friday, 17 April 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.
Industrial laser systems are used all over the world. With over 30 employees, our site in Belp contributes to the company's success by developing intelligent processing heads and optical components.
It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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.
