Technical Operator

Join our team and help shape the future of high-speed optical technology.

At Lumiphase we are looking for full‑time hands‑on Technical Operator(s) to support our day‑to‑day R&D operations wafer‑ and chip‑level testing activities and assembly of photonic chips. You will work in cross‑functional teams with versatile and exciting responsibilities and in collaboration with other operators engineers and external partners.

This role is hands‑on flexible and operations‑focused with a mix of testing logistics, sample tracking, process flow and general operational support. You will also have the opportunity to shape workflows, standards and any operational organization.

• Document technical work procedures and process flows to support repeatable operations and knowledge transfer.
• Execute daily wafer and chip testing plans according to priorities and schedules.
• Support engineers with operating automated test equipment and basic hardware adjustments.
• Monitor tests, report results and communicate issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate tracking and flow of wafers and samples.
• Manage wafer logistics including shipping, tracking, receiving and enable transfer of wafers between buildings or facilities.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and vendors (purchase and sales offices).
• Track sample inventory across process stages and maintain accurate records.
• Support packaging operations including incoming and outgoing optical inspection of packaged devices.
• Collaborate closely with photonics engineers, operations staff and external partners to ensure smooth execution of development and production activities.
• Follow cleanroom safety and handling protocols for wafers, devices and optical components.

• Support and execute backend tasks such as die sorting, die packaging, chip deliveries and sample preparation.
• Support and execute material and metrology activities whenever needed.
• Support loading / unloading of samples for reliability tests.
• Assist in lab and operational upgrades, routine maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Hands‑on flexible and adaptable: you may rotate periodically between functions to gain broad operational experience.
• Willingness to work in shift operation with a permanent future setup of two shifts covering 06 : 00 – 22 : 00.

• Minimum 2‑3 years hands‑on experience in a technical environment or equivalent technical education.
• Prior experience with semiconductors, photonics cleanroom environments or hardware is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment following safety rules and procedures.
• Comfortable operating technical equipment and adhering to standardized work instructions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools especially Excel for data entry, tracking and reporting.
• Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment where priorities can shift and processes evolve.
• Strong communicator with good verbal and written English skills who can work across engineering operations and external partners (German communication skills are a plus).
• Detail‑oriented, organized and reliable when managing physical assets and technical records.
• Able to balance hands‑on lab / logistics work with structured documentation.
• Motivated to work in a high‑tech environment and to continuously learn and improve operational skills.

At Lumiphase we offer a young fast‑growing and dynamic working environment with broad options for personal development. We have world‑class technical people who love to share their skills with new team members. People from all around the world have joined us creating an open‑minded and diverse team spirit. We are all dedicated to creating superior photonic products to solve hard problems in the field of communication as a big team effort.

We offer a variety of benefits to create a positive experience at work and enable a healthy and enjoyable work‑life balance.

• ZVV (Zürich region) annual transport pass and Halbtax
• 2 additional parental leave weeks
• Flexible hours and hybrid work possibilities
• On‑site fitness room, canteen and top quality espresso machine
• Weekly yoga…