Innovation and Process Engineer

• 11 August 2026 • 100% • Indefinite term • Staefa Staefa, Switzerland Innovation and Process Engineer Job Objective Process Engineer responsible for shaping the future of manufacturing within the local OC by driving automation, digitalization, and emerging technologies. Supports and industrializes automated and semi-automated production processes while exploring and validating next-generation solutions such as AI-driven manufacturing, advanced robotics, humanoid robots, autonomous material handling, and smart factory technologies. Acts as an innovation catalyst, ensuring production readiness for future manufacturing challenges and opportunities. Tasks and Responsibilities • Responsible for first and second-level production support at SOCS by maintaining, controlling, and continuously advancing automated and semi-automated manufacturing processes, including laser processing, SMT assembly, dispensing, underfill, jetting, curing, lacquering, and coating technologies. Encourages the adoption of advanced automation, smart manufacturing solutions, and digital process technologies to improve operational performance. • Responsible for optimizing manufacturing quality, costs, delivery performance, and yield through continuous improvement of production processes and products. Leads and supports automation, digitalization, and innovation initiatives as a task or project leader and technical expert, including responsibilities as Change Plan Owner, Special Batch Owner, and ISIR Owner. • Performs technical investigations, process validation, and documentation activities. Develops and delivers training concepts for operators and technical teams while promoting the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and best practices. • Responsible for the rapid resolution of non-conformity issues in equipment, processes, and products. Uses data-driven methodologies and advanced process monitoring techniques to improve equipment reliability, process capability, and manufacturing robustness (roles including NC Owner and NC Action Owner). • Collaborates on the introduction, industrialization, and ramp-up of new products, processes, and manufacturing technologies, as well as the transfer of production processes between global sites. Supports the deployment of advanced robotics, AI-enabled systems, machine vision, autonomous manufacturing solutions, and future smart factory concepts. • Proactively identifies, evaluates, and drives emerging manufacturing technologies, including advanced robotics, humanoid robots, AI-driven automation, autonomous material handling systems, and Industry 4.0 solutions, assessing their applicability to the manufacturing of hearing aids and medical devices. • Acts as a technology champion within SOCS, identifying opportunities to leverage innovative manufacturing concepts to improve productivity, flexibility, quality, and sustainability while ensuring the future readiness of manufacturing operations. Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, robotics, manufacturing engineering, or materials science • Training in project management • Continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies • Experience in automated and semi-automated manufacturing environments • Experience in electronics manufacturing, medical devices, or other highly regulated industries • Experience in process optimization and industrialization • Committed, autonomous, and quality-oriented • Structured and analytical working method • Ability to understand and manage complex technical systems • Solution-oriented mindset with strong troubleshooting skills • Curiosity and willingness to explore emerging technologies and innovative manufacturing concepts • Strong technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and/or medical device production • Knowledge of manufacturing process validation, risk analysis, and regulated environments • Understanding of automation technologies and industrial equipment • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills • Languages: German and English / Oral and written proficiency mandatory.