Manufacturing Process Engineer — Huber+Suhner AG
- Location
- Herisau
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
- Maintenance and development of manufacturing processes for a wide range of fiberoptic cables used worldwide
- Accompany and document new developments up to series maturity in an agile development team
- Evaluation of new raw materials in the context of product developments
- Optimize existing manufacturing processes, workflows, plant configurations and workplaces in collaboration with production
- Creation and ongoing extension of process documentation according to EN9100
- Responsible for designing, procuring and maintaining extrusion tools, extrusion heads and extruders
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further education as a plastic technician/in HF is advantageous
- In-depth knowledge in length production with mono- and co-extrusion, material behavior of thermoplastics (e.g. HFFR-PE, PBT, TPU), error analysis and quality management
- Very good and rapid comprehension of plant operation, extrusion processes and optical glass fibre technology
- Analytical thinking and structured working method, initiative and robust
- Experienced use of digital tools (process, product and project documentation)
- Liquid English and German skills in word and writing
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber technology in an international customer environment
- Powerful and modern machine park
- 40-hour week
- Contribution to Fitness & Bathroom Subscriptions
- Delicious menus at top prices in our staff restaurant
- Broad range of training and education programmes
- Contribution to SBB’s half-tax subscription
- Your responsibilities
- Maintenance and development of manufacturing processes for a wide range of fiberoptic cables used worldwide
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further education as a plastic technician/in HF is advantageous
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Maintenance and development of manufacturing processes for a wide range of fiberoptic cables used worldwide
- Accompany and document new developments up to series maturity in an agile development team
- Evaluation of new raw materials in the context of product developments
- Optimize existing manufacturing processes, workflows, plant configurations and workplaces in collaboration with production
- Creation and ongoing extension of process documentation according to EN9100
- Responsible for designing, procuring and maintaining extrusion tools, extrusion heads and extruders
Key requirements
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further education as a plastic technician/in HF is advantageous
- In-depth knowledge in length production with mono- and co-extrusion, material behavior of thermoplastics (e.g.
- HFFR-PE, PBT, TPU), error analysis and quality management
- Very good and rapid comprehension of plant operation, extrusion processes and optical glass fibre technology
- Analytical thinking and structured working method, initiative and robust
- Experienced use of digital tools (process, product and project documentation)
- Liquid English and German skills in word and writing
- Why HUBER+SUHNER?
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber technology in an international customer environment Powerful and modern machine park
- 40-hour week
- Contribution to Fitness & Bathroom Subscriptions
Additional details
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber technology in an international customer environment Powerful and modern machine park
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber technology in an international customer environment
- Powerful and modern machine park
Questions about this listing
What salary does Huber+Suhner AG offer for this role?
Huber+Suhner AG lists CHF 65'000 - 98'500 gross per year for this position in Herisau. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Huber+Suhner AG offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Huber+Suhner AG during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Appenzell?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Appenzell can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Appenzell's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Huber+Suhner AG?
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