Marketing & Communications Coordinator — Oerlikon
- Location
- Pfäffikon
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Join our global Marketing & Communications team in our Headquarters in Pfäffikon SZ (Switzerland) or Garching (Germany) and help drive impactful communications, campaigns, publications and events worldwide.
As MarCom Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the function while ensuring the successful coordination of marketing and communication initiatives across the organisation.
- Marketing & Communications Coordinator
- Join our global Marketing & Communications team in our Headquarters in Pfäffikon SZ (Switzerland) or Garching (Germany) and help drive impactful communications, campaigns, publications and events worldwide.
- Your Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination and execution of global Marketing and Communications activities, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Commercial education or a comparable qualification, combined with several years of experience in an assistant, coordination, communications, marketing or administrative role
- Experience working in an international environment; exposure to events, trade shows or communications activities is an advantage
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination and execution of global Marketing and Communications activities, projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Prepare and distribute communications materials in German and English, including research and background information on current topics and projects
- Coordinate content collection, publications, translations, reviews, approvals and distribution
- Support the production of corporate publications, including financial reports
- Support the organisation of corporate events, trade shows and internal events, coordinating logistics, suppliers, registrations and exhibition materials
- Provide organisational and administrative support to the Head of Marketing and Communications, including meetings, travel arrangements and departmental activities
- Maintain departmental mailing lists, contact databases and distribution lists
- Support budget tracking, procurement and vendor administration
Key requirements
- Commercial education or a comparable qualification, combined with several years of experience in an assistant, coordination, communications, marketing or administrative role
- Experience working in an international environment; exposure to events, trade shows or communications activities is an advantage
- Excellent organisational, planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Structured, pragmatic and service-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality results
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, paired with a collaborative and professional mindset
- High level of discretion, reliability and integrity
- Fluent written and spoken English and German; French is an advantage We offer
- A very welcoming, supportive and collaborative team spirit and an open company culture
- An exciting and challenging opportunity to work in an international global technology company
- Attractive compensation and working conditions Why Oerlikon:
- Team Spirit is one of our core values.
- Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results.
Application process
- Please apply online.
Contacts
- Susanne Seidel
- Sr. HRBP HQ, Global Functions and CTO Phone: +41583609727 About Oerlikon
- Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials.
- With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability.
- Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling.
- Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people.
- In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.
- We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation. Follow Oerlikon: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
- www.oerlikon.com
Additional details
- Fluent written and spoken English and German; French is an advantage
- Attractive compensation and working conditions HRBP HQ, Global Functions and CTO
- We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation. LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube
Notes and original content
- Your Profile
- Fluent written and spoken English and German;
- French is an advantage
- Attractive compensation and working conditions
- Why Oerlikon:
- HRBP HQ, Global Functions and CTO
- Phone: +41583609727
- About Oerlikon
- We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
- Follow Oerlikon:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Oerlikon offer for this role?
Oerlikon lists CHF 58'500 - 103'500 gross per year for this position in Pfäffikon. 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 Oerlikon 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 Oerlikon 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich 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 Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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