Research Associate Production Metrology

At the Institut für Mikrotechnik und Photonik (IMP), we realize innovative research and development projects together with industrial partners. Our production metrology laboratory has a unique range of equipment and offers certified testing and services. At the same time, we are committed to training engineers for the photonics and micro-industry. To strengthen our team in production metrology, we are looking for a dedicated personality as a Research Associate Production Metrology, effective immediately or by arrangement. ###

Your tasks

• You process and lead application-oriented research projects and participate in acquiring new projects.
• You supervise complex metrological infrastructure and carry out technical and scientific work independently.
• You create expertise, reports, and scientific publications.
• You develop services and seminars for industrial partners and conduct them.
• You accompany courses and examinations and supervise students with project and thesis work.

Your qualification

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, design, metrology, or a comparable field
• Sound professional experience in one of these areas
• In-depth knowledge in coordinate and/or roughness metrology, computed tomography, as well as geometric product specification (GPS)
• Independent, structured, and quality-conscious way of working as well as enjoyment of teamwork

Your benefits with us

Questions about the application process

Peter Büsser
Senior HR Business Partner
peter.buesser@ost.ch

About OST

Die OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule is an intercantonal and interstate university of applied sciences with locations in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona and St.Gallen. With excellent Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as up-to-date continuing education, we train future-oriented specialists and managers. In the field of application-oriented research and development as well as services, we are among the leading institutions nationally.