Manufacturing Process Engineer — Huber+Suhner AG
- Location
- Herisau
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 41 days ago
Role overview
- Support and further development of the manufacturing processes for a wide, globally used Fiberoptic cable range
- Accompanying and documenting new developments up to series production readiness in an agile development team
- Evaluation of new raw materials as part of product development
- Optimization of existing manufacturing processes, workflows, plant configurations and workplaces in cooperation with production
- Creation and ongoing expansion of process documentation in accordance with EN9100
- Responsible for the design, procurement and maintenance of extrusion tools, injection heads and extruders
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further training as a plastics technician HF is an advantage
- Sound knowledge of length production with mono- and co-extrusion, material behavior of thermoplastics (e.g. HFFR-PE, PBT, TPU), their failure analysis and quality management
- Very good and quick comprehension of plant operation, extrusion processes and optical fiber optic technology
- Analytical thinking and structured way of working, proactive and resilient
- Experienced use of digital tools (process, product and project documentation)
- Fluency in written and spoken English and German
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber optic technology in an international customer environment
- Powerful and modern machinery
- 40-hour week
- Contribution to fitness & pool subscriptions
- Delicious menus at top prices in our staff restaurant
- Wide range of training and further education opportunities
- Contribution to the SBB Half-Fare travelcard
- Support and further development of the manufacturing processes for a wide, globally used Fiberoptic cable range
- Accompanying and documenting new developments up to series production readiness in an agile development team
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further training as a plastics technician HF is an advantage
Main responsibilities
- Support and further development of the manufacturing processes for a wide, globally used Fiberoptic cable range
- Accompanying and documenting new developments up to series production readiness in an agile development team
- Evaluation of new raw materials as part of product development
- Optimization of existing manufacturing processes, workflows, plant configurations and workplaces in cooperation with production
- Creation and ongoing expansion of process documentation in accordance with EN9100
- Responsible for the design, procurement and maintenance of extrusion tools, injection heads and extruders Requirements
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further training as a plastics technician HF is an advantage
- Sound knowledge of length production with mono- and co-extrusion, material behavior of thermoplastics (e.g.
- HFFR-PE, PBT, TPU), their failure analysis and quality management
Key requirements
- Plastics technologist EFZ, ideally with a focus on extrusion
- Further training as a plastics technician HF is an advantage
- Very good and quick grasp of system operation, extrusion processes, and optical fiber technology
- Analytical thinking, structured work approach, proactive and resilient
- Proficient use of digital tools for process, product, and project documentation
- Fluent written and spoken English and German
Additional details
- Responsible for the design, procurement and maintenance of extrusion tools, injection heads and extruders
- Fluency in written and spoken English and German
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber optic technology in an international customer environment Powerful and modern machinery
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
- Requirements
- Collaboration in the development of the latest technologies in the field of optical fiber optic technology in an international customer environment
- Powerful and modern machinery
Questions about this listing
What salary does Huber+Suhner AG offer for this role?
Huber+Suhner AG lists CHF 67'000 - 90'500 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.
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