Quality Engineer – Integrated Photonics

This role embeds quality engineering into the development and manufacturing of integrated photonics platforms, bridging prototype operations and scalable production.

• Define quality gates, qualification test plans and reliability criteria for new photonics platforms
• Conduct risk assessments including Design and Process FMEAs for technical changes
• Optimize manufacturing processes, cycle times, yield and quality metrics with production teams
• Lead non-conformance management and root-cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone methods
• Establish Statistical Process Control frameworks and control plans at critical production stages
• Maintain QMS procedures per ISO 9001 and conduct internal and supplier audits
• Embed Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement frameworks and report quality KPIs to leadership

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Microelectronics, Physics or related field
• 3-5+ years of hands-on quality engineering experience in semiconductors, MEMS, microelectronics or photonics
• Strong command of structured root-cause analysis and CAPA management
• Practical experience with ISO 9001 QMS maintenance and continuous improvement frameworks
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a strong plus
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is a strong advantage

• Workload: 100 %
• Work model:
  Hybrid
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

• 100% workload
• Up to two days per week home office
• Start date as soon as possible
• 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position

• ISO 9001
• FMEA
• SPC
• CAPA
• 8D
• 5-Why
• Fishbone
• Six Sigma