{"id":1039746,"url":"https://alion.io/job/csem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100","title":"Senior Precision Mechanical R&D Engineer (F/M/D)","company":{"id":178514,"name":"CSEM","domain":"csem.ch","url":"https://alion.io/company/csem","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Schema","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"contractor","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Neuchâtel, Switzerland"],"countries":["CH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":106000,"max_usd":177000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":9},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ECSS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T18:24:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-18","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T01:07:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":42,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":42},"description":"Facing the challenges of our time -Help us grow and be more impactful!\nFor more than three decades, CSEM has contributed to demanding European space missions through the development of precision mechanisms, scientific instruments and dedicated support equipment. Our work bridges applied research and flight-oriented hardware development, from early concepts to integrated and tested systems.\nThe Precision Mechanisms group of CSEM's Instrumentation Business Unit, based in Neuchatel, is looking for a Senior Precision Mechanical Engineer to strengthen its space hardware development activities. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on engineer who can rapidly take ownership of mechanical developments and contribute across the full lifecycle, from detailed design to assembly, integration, testing and technical problem solving.\nMaximum duration contract of 2 years.\nYour mission\nYou will play a key role in delivering precision mechanical hardware for demanding applications. From early concepts and requirements to assembly, integration, and verification, you will transform ideas into robust, manufacturable hardware. As a senior engineer, you will own mechanical work packages, coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and solve practical engineering challenges throughout the development and qualification process.\nYour responsibilities\nDesign precision mechanisms, mechanical structures, optomechanical interfaces and custom test equipment. This includes 3D models, technical drawings, interface data, tolerances and manufacturing documentation.\nPrepare procurement specifications, select and coordinate suppliers and subcontractors. Define incoming inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and manage technical clarifications and non-conformances.\nTake technical ownership of mechanical work packages from concept selection through manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing.\nPrepare and execute assembly, integration, including work in cleanroom and contamination-sensitive environments.\nPrepare and execute performance and environmental test campaigns on-site and off-site.\nContribute to risk analyses, design reviews, failure investigations and root cause analyses.\nCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams covering systems, optics, electronics, thermal engineering, analysis, quality and testing.\nContribute to customer and partner exchanges, technical reviews, project documentation and proposal activities when required.\nYour profile\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnology or a related field.\nKnow-how\nEssential know-how\nSenior-level experience in the development, manufacture, assembly, integration and testing of precision mechanisms, with the autonomy to take ownership of complex mechanical developments and deliver workable hardware.\nProven experience with 3D CAD and the production of high-quality technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.\nPractical experience of hardware integration, mechanical inspection, test preparation and execution.\nExperience in supplier and subcontractor coordination, including technical specifications, manufacturing follow-up and non-conformance handling.\nSound understanding of tolerancing, materials, manufacturing processes and design for assembly in high-precision applications.\nAbility to communicate and document technical decisions clearly in a multidisciplinary and customer-facing environment.\nHighly valued experience\nHands-on experience with cleanroom assembly and contamination-sensitive hardware. This is a strong advantage for rapid operational contribution.\nNice to have\nExperience in the development of compliant mechanisms\nKnowledge of ECSS standards and space project development practices.\nExperience with mechanical simulation as part of design and verification activities.\nExperience with optomechanical systems, scientific instrumentation or custom ground support equipment.\nExperience contributing to formal project reviews and verification documentation.\nMachining skills (milling, drilling, lath).\nInterpersonal skills\nAutonomous, organised and results-oriented, with a strong sense of technical ownership.\nHands-on, pragmatic and comfortable moving between design work, supplier discussions, laboratory activities and testing.\nA collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with specialists from different engineering disciplines.\nClear communication and technical writing skills, including the ability to explain decisions, risks and trade-offs.\nCuriosity, sound engineering judgement and a structured approach to solving unexpected hardware problems.\nFluency in English and French.\nCSEM mission and values\nWe believe in a future that is imagined, shared, and created TOGETHER.\nAt CSEM, we don’t just innovate, we envision technologies that shape tomorrow.\nSince 1984, our purpose has remained constant: to harness science and technology for the benefit of society. Today, with over 650 people across Switzerland, we remain committed to our mission: to develop and transfer world-class solutions in digital technologies, precision manufacturing, and sustainable energy systems. In doing so, we empower Swiss industry to innovate and remain competitive.\nOur strength is the excellence of our people. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.\nWe are\nA unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies\nAn innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company\nA dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment\nA solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world\nWorking@CSEM means\nBeing part of a passionate community\nFlexibility, attractive working conditions, and opportunities of development\nBenefit from a management style based on trust & feedback\nOur recruitment process\nFirst contact with one or two of our engineers.\nHR interview to get to know you and explain what it is like to be part of the CSEM teams.\nYou prepare a case and present to your future team members and top management (depending on the position assessment).\nWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.\nWe look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page. Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6553,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true},{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":true}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Processors, MCUs & AI Chips","Sensors & Transducers","Research Institutes"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-18T18:24:32Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":77,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.85,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":41,"expected_fill_days":94,"reasons":["conf:28","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/csem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/csem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-31T00:28:08Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":733,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-01T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":178514},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=178514"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcsem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcsem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcsem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/csem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcsem-senior-precision-mechanical-rd-engineer-fmd-100"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":1039746}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"csem.ch","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":1039746},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}