Sensor Technician

• 16 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• 1008 Prilly Florissant
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Founded in 1927, SICPA is a private Swiss technology company that supports good governance and the long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pace for sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, their sovereign assets, and their economies. Renowned for securing the majority of banknotes in the world, SICPA operates on five continents. Today, our sovereignty platform offers integrated solutions ensuring revenue mobilization, natural resources, health, brand protection, as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

The Sensor Technician is a technical contributor within the Machine Readable Characteristics Laboratory, supporting the assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced sensor systems used for machine-readable authentication and traceability solutions.

The position covers a wide range of practical technical activities including printed circuit board assembly, soldering, wiring, electromechanical integration, sensor assembly, troubleshooting, and laboratory support. Working closely with electronic engineers, software engineers, optics specialists, chemists, and scientists, the Sensor Technician contributes to the construction and validation of prototypes, demonstrators, and industrial sensor systems.

This position is perfect for a motivated electronics technician looking to develop expertise in advanced sensing technologies within a multidisciplinary R&D and industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate electronic and electromechanical components for sensor prototypes and production systems.
• Perform manual soldering and rework of printed circuit boards, electronic cards, connectors, cables, and fine-pitch components.
• Wire sensors, test benches, electronic subsystems, and laboratory equipment according to technical diagrams and documentation.
• Perform functional verification, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic assemblies and sensor systems.
• Execute testing procedures, collect results, and report findings to development teams.
• Support the inventory management of electronic components, cables, consumables, and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules and quality processes.

Education & Experience

• Federal vocational diploma in electronics (Électronicien CFC) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Initial professional experience in electronic assembly, wiring, or a laboratory environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong practical skills in manual soldering of electronic components and printed circuit board assemblies.
• Experience in electronic assembly, pneumatic system assembly, wiring, wire harness preparation, and connector integration.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly documentation, and source codes.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic test equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting electronic assemblies and identifying hardware issues.
• Proficiency in the use of digital tools.

Personal Skills

• Curious, motivated, and eager to develop deep technical expertise.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Increasing autonomy, with the ability to manage laboratory tasks with limited supervision.
• Reliable, structured, and quality-oriented.
• Team spirit in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.

Languages

• Good command of French (oral and written).
• Basic knowledge of English is appreciated.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join a world leader in trusted technologies with a mission that matters.
• Position yourself at the strategic heart of a financially strong and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on high-impact international projects.
• Evolve in a multicultural, integrity-driven environment where autonomy and initiative are encouraged.