Technical Operations Coordinator, Prototype & Sample Execution

• 04 octobre 2026
• 100%
• Durée indéterminée
• Rouges-Terres 61, 2068 Hauterive NE

Focuslight Switzerland is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end micro-optics. We have more than 20 years of experience in the fields of optical design, microfabrication, and metrology. Our micro-optical components meet the highest requirements for applications in photolithography, optical networks, medicine, and metrology. To allow us to integrate the latest generation of technology more quickly, we are looking for a

Technical Operations Coordinator, Prototype & Sample Execution

The Technical Operations Coordinator, Prototype & Sample Execution coordinates the manufacturing of engineering prototypes and customer samples from release to shipment. This role is the operational interface between engineering, production, planning, quality, logistics, purchasing, and approved external suppliers, ensuring that prerequisites are available, progress is visible, and execution risks are escalated quickly.

The main objective is to reduce avoidable delays, improve execution quality through complete and unambiguous manufacturing instructions, provide clear visibility of status, and offload operational coordination from project managers, technical project managers, and product line managers. Product design, process definition, technical release decisions, and supplier qualification remain the responsibility of the relevant technical and functional owners.

Job Responsibilities ###

Coordination of sample manufacturing

• Coordinate the manufacturing of engineering prototypes and customer samples from release to shipment.
• Maintain a real-time overview of manufacturing status, priorities, blockers, deadlines, and shipping readiness.
• Ensure daily follow-up with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the execution schedule.
• Organize manufacturing readiness and status reviews when necessary.
• Escalate delays, unclear responsibilities, or missing prerequisites to the appropriate responsible person.

Manufacturing preparation and work order management

• Create, track, and close engineering work orders for sample manufacturing.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and routings according to data approved by the responsible engineers.
• Confirm that drawings, specifications, materials, tooling, inspection requirements, and process steps are available before the start of execution.
• Communicate clear and complete expectations when triggering internal or external work, thereby minimizing iterative clarifications.
• Maintain revision discipline and manufacturing traceability in the relevant systems.

Coordination of materials, suppliers, and logistics

• Issue purchase requests and track necessary orders for engineering fabrications.
• Locate and coordinate the availability of raw materials, indirect materials, consumables, and approved packaging.
• Follow up with approved suppliers regarding processing slots, lead times, delivery dates, and returns.
• Coordinate sample-related shipments and required documentation with planning and logistics.
• Promptly report shortages, delivery risks, and inefficient support processes.

Execution monitoring and communication

• Track the progress of fabrications through cleanroom stages, external processing, inspection, packaging, and shipment.
• Maintain clear visibility of responsibilities, status, priorities, and risks for all stakeholders.
• Coordinate operational responses to bottlenecks without taking charge of technical decisions.
• Confirm that required inspection records and shipping documentation are available before sending.
• Record recurring reasons for delays and support practical improvements to follow-up and coordination routines.

Job Requirements ###

• Technical degree, technician diploma, or equivalent qualification in semiconductor manufacturing or a related technical field.
• Fluent proficiency in English and French, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn professional digital tools.
• Ideally 2 to 3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom operations, technical operations, production support, or a comparable environment.
• Sufficient organizational experience to navigate a cross-functional environment, identify responsibilities, and ensure effective follow-up.
• Experience with prototype activities, engineering samples, or NPI is an advantage but not mandatory.

Knowledge and Skills ###

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and routings from approved technical inputs.
• Good organizational, prioritization, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP, or MES is an advantage; system troubleshooting is not part of the role.

Professional Qualities ###

• Persistent and proactive in following up on open actions.
• Detail-oriented and structured while managing multiple fabrications in parallel.
• Comfortable working across engineering, manufacturing, and support functions.
• Capable of identifying risks early, communicating th