Focuslight is actively seeking outstanding graduates worldwide to join our global R&D team. If you are passionate about laser sources and optics, micro-optics, photonics and semiconductor technologies, and eager to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural workplace, we invite you to grow your international career with us and co-create technological breakthroughs.

 What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and optimize products of laser sources and materials, micro-optics, applied in optical communication, consumer electronics, pan-semiconductor, automotive, industrial and medical and health applications.
• Develop and optimize specific technical platforms and drive product innovation and technology implementation.
• Design experiments, simulations, and system architectures, perform data analysis, and prepare professional technical documentation.
• Translate research breakthroughs into manufacturable solutions.
• Collaborate across global engineering, product, and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to patents, publications, and strategic technology roadmaps.

This role provides direct exposure to high-impact innovation programs with executive visibility.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek intellectually curious, technically rigorous, and execution-driven researchers.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD graduates from universities worldwide with majors including Optical Engineering, Photonics, Microelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Strong academic background with practical experience from research projects, laboratory work, or relevant internships.
• Proven ability to use AI to solve difficult technical problems.
• Self-motivated, innovative, adaptable, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English for professional workplace communication.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation and benefits package tailored for global talents.
• Systematic onboarding training and one-on-one mentorship program.
• International working environment with cross-cultural collaboration opportunities.
• A fast-track career development path to realize your professional value in a high-tech, rapidly growing enterprise.

Application Timeline

Application Deadline: Starting on March 1 and running until September 30, 2026. The selection is continuous during this period.

Focuslight invites outstanding students worldwide to join our global R&D team. You will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge projects across laser, optics, and semiconductor technologies, and grow alongside a diverse, international group of professionals.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the design and development of laser, optical, and semiconductor products
• Conduct experimental testing, perform data analysis, and prepare technical documentation
• Contribute to the development and optimization of specific technical modules under mentorship
• Collaborate with global R&D teams to support key project milestones

Who We’re Looking For

• Students majoring in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Microelectronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Information Technology or related fields
• Current undergraduate or graduate students (domestic or international) with a solid academic foundation and hands-on capability
• Strong self-motivation, teamwork mindset, and communication skills
• Proficiency in English for workplace communication is a plus

What We Offer

• A competitive internship stipend
• One-on-one project mentorship and structured technical training
• An international working environment with cross-cultural collaboration
• Priority consideration for full-time positions for outstanding performers

Time Arrangement

• Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
• Internship Period: Winter Vacation, Summer Vacation or flexible arrangements based on project requirements

Job Responsibilities:

1. Product Definition & Market Analysis

.     Participate  in technical analysis of target markets, customer needs, and competitive landscape to evaluate product technical requirements.

.     Formulate  detailed   product  technical  specifications  under  the  guidance  of  PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and align with business objectives.

.     Systematically position products and develop proposals leveraging existing company capabilities or product platforms to support PLM/PM in business decision-making.

2. Product Development & Management

.     Define product development technical objectives, milestones, and volume production plans based on business and technical requirements.

.     Lead end-to-end product development, including design, testing, and sample delivery, ensuring alignment with quality and timeline targets.

.     Collaborate closely with  Program Managers and Manufacturing/Process Engineering teams to drive product design, pilot production, and transition to mass production.

.     Monitor  product  development  progress,  mitigate  risks,  and  ensure compliance with technical and quality standards until successful handover to production.

3. Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Technical Support

.     Analyze customer needs in coordination with PLM and Sales teams, conduct technical feasibility assessments, and provide solution proposals with delivery plans.

.     Engage directly  in customer technical discussions when required, ensuring accurate understanding of requirements and resolving product-related challenges.

.     Support the  sales team in pre-sales activities by addressing technical inquiries and demonstrating product capabilities.

.     Troubleshoot technical issues encountered by customers during product use, ensuring high satisfaction before and during volume production.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

.     Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related technical field.

.     5+  years  of  hands-on  experience   in   product  development,   MLA  or  automotive   lighting development related experience is plus.

.     Proven  track  record of delivering  products from concept to  mass  production,  preferably  in automotive industry.

Technical Skills

.     Proficiency in Optical product design tools, testing protocols, and manufacturing processes.

.     Strong  ability to  customer  needs  into technical  specifications  and  actionable  development plans.

Soft Skills & Competencies

.     Leadership:  Ability  to   motivate  teams,   resolve  conflicts,  and  drive   projects  under  tight deadlines.

.     Communication:    Excellent   verbal/written    skills    to    articulate   technical    concepts    to non-technical stakeholders (Sales, Customers, Executives).

.     Problem-Solving:  Analytical   mindset  to  troubleshoot   technical  challenges  and  propose data-driven solutions.

.     Customer-Centric: Passion for understanding and addressing customer pain points pre- and post-sales.

Job Responsibilities

The position will be a subject matter expert on etched optics at the corporate research and development level. The Senior Process Integration Engineer will lead hands-on development and manufacturing of high-performance etched optics within state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities. She/He will take ownership of establishing a new pilot product line, contribute to strategic R&D initiatives, and strengthen Focuslight’s etched optics capabilities to expand and enhance the company’s product portfolio. One main task here is to transform conceptual optical designs into functional, manufacturable products by advancing the etch optics processing capabilities, while implementing robust quality control measures throughout the process. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into an influential leader at Focuslight by strengthening Focuslight’s competitiveness in the global etched optics market.

In more detail the Process Integration Engineer should,

• Lead the development and fabrication of high-end etched optics products on the pilot production line.
• Design, develop, and validate process flows tailored to optical product requirements, ensuring manufacturability and performance.
• Drive the full product lifecycle—from conceptual optical design to functional product.
• Work with the production team as one team to resolve process issues in mass production and implement new processing capabilities developed on the pilot line to improve product optical performance or reduce production costs.
• Strategically leverage global internal and external resources to deliver competitive optical solutions in a fast-paced market, with a strong focus on rapid and successful execution.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support process development, product qualification, and knowledge transfer.
• Provide hands-on support for R&D activities in Focuslight’s cleanroom facility in Hauterive, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Microtechnology, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Practical experience in microfabrication. Expertise in dry etching and photolithography is a requirement.
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of micro- and nanofabrication technologies.
• Proficiency in metrology and characterization techniques for micro- and nanostructures.
• Basic understanding of optics and photonics.
• Experience in solving problems in dry-etching.
• Experience in high-volume production with optics, CMOS, or MEMS industry.
• Experience in monitoring and controlling etch selectivity and etch rate is an advantage.
• Familiarity with industrial quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 10110 is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French and German is considered as an asset.

Mission principale

Assurer le support informatique de premier et deuxième niveau aux utilisateurs du site de Hauterive, ainsi que la maintenance opérationnelle de l’infrastructure IT locale, en collaboration avec l’équipe ICT du groupe.

Responsabilités principales

• Fournir un support de niveau 1 et 2 aux utilisateurs (poste de travail, périphériques, applications bureautiques, outils collaboratifs).
• Gérer les demandes et incidents.
• Participer à la maintenance et à l’évolution de l’infrastructure IT locale (réseau, serveurs, imprimantes, postes de travail, etc.).
• Effectuer les installations, mises à jour et configurations matérielles et logicielles.
• Assurer le suivi du matériel informatique et participer à la gestion du stock et des remplacements.
• Elaborer des procédures et instructions de travail et documenter les interventions réalisées.
• Collaborer avec les équipes IT du groupe pour garantir la cohérence des standards et la sécurité des systèmes.

Profil recherché

Formation :

• Diplôme d’Informaticien-ne CFC ou équivalent.

Compétences techniques :

• Maîtrise des environnements Windows 10/11.
• Gestion des comptes utilisateurs et des permissions dans Active Directory.
• Connaissance de Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
• Compétences en déploiement et maintenance de logiciels bureautiques et applicatifs métiers.
• Capacité à diagnostiquer et résoudre les incidents matériels (PC, imprimantes, périphériques).
• Bases solides en TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN.
• Notions sur les pares-feux, switches, VLAN, ou contrôleurs Wi-Fi.
• Connaissance de base de Windows Server (AD, DNS, DHCP, Print, Radius).
• Bases de virtualisation (VMware).
• Notions de PowerShell ou scripts batch pour automatiser certaines tâches.
• Connaissance de base des outils de supervision ou de monitoring.
• Capacité à documenter les procédures et maintenir une base de connaissances interne.

Compétences personnelles :

• Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse, orienté solutions.
• Sens du service et aisance dans la communication avec les utilisateurs.
• Capacité à gérer les priorités et à travailler de manière autonome.
• Proactivité, flexibilité, discrétion.
• Maîtrise du français parlé et écrit, anglais technique, allemand un atout.

Rattachement hiérarchique

Rapporte directement au Network & System Administrator local.

Lieu de travail : Hauterive, Neuchâtel (Switzerland)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing equipment (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition, dicing, die attach, wire bonding) to ensure high uptime and machine stability.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and abnormalities to minimize downtime and improve equipment availability.
• Conduct equipment calibration, qualification, recipe setup, and process optimization activities.
• Support new equipment installation, relocation, upgrade, and commissioning projects.
• Maintain and track spare parts inventory, coordinating with vendors for repairs, technical support, and parts procurement.
• Analyse equipment performance data to identify reliability trends and drive improvements in MTBF and MTTR.
• Monitor equipment performance using SPC and analytical tools to reduce variability and improve process yield.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment efficiency, overall productivity, and product quality.
• Prepare engineering documentation, maintenance reports, improvement proposals, and compliance records for audits.
• Collaborate with Process, Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support operations and new technology introduction.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to junior engineers and maintenance technicians.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Diploma holder with Minium 7 years of experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

2. Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor Equipment maintenance(preferred/advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proven capability in troubleshooting complex equipment and process issues.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, operational requirements, and equipment functionality.

3. Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Knowledgeable in SPC, DOE, FMEA, 8D, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in equipment operation, maintenance, and process control.
• Familiar with cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and EHS standards.
• Able to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-precision, and technically demanding environments.

4. Professional Qualities

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, a proactive mindset, strong responsibility, and logical decision-making.
• Practical, hands-on, and meticulous in task execution with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.