Technicien Capteurs — SICPA SA
- Location
- Prilly
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
The Sensor Technician is a technical contributor within the Machine-Readable Features Laboratory, supporting the assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced sensor systems used for machine-readable authentication and traceability solutions.
The role covers a broad range of hands-on technical activities including PCB assembly, soldering, wiring, electro-mechanical integration, sensor assembly, troubleshooting, and laboratory support.
Working closely with electronics engineers, software engineers, optics specialists, chemists, and scientists, the Sensor Technician contributes to the construction and validation of prototypes, demonstrators, and industrial sensor systems.
- The Sensor Technician is a technical contributor within the Machine-Readable Features Laboratory, supporting the assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced sensor systems used for machine-readable authentication and traceability solutions.
- The role covers a broad range of hands-on technical activities including PCB assembly, soldering, wiring, electro-mechanical integration, sensor assembly, troubleshooting, and laboratory support.
- Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate electronic and electro-mechanical components for sensor prototypes and production systems.
- Federal VET Diploma in Electronics (Electronicien CFC) or equivalent technical qualification.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and integrate electronic and electro-mechanical components for sensor prototypes and production systems.
- Perform manual soldering and rework of PCBs, electronic boards, connectors, cables, and fine-pitch components.
- Wire and cable sensors, test benches, electronic subsystems, and laboratory equipment according to schematics and technical 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 inventory management of electronic components, cables, consumables, and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules and quality processes. Education & Experience
- Initial professional experience in electronics assembly, wiring, or laboratory environments Technical Skills
- Strong practical skills in manual soldering of electronic components and PCB assemblies.
Key requirements
- Federal VET Diploma in Electronics (Electronicien CFC) or equivalent technical qualification.
Application process
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- SICPA Securink Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
- For more information on or to view our EEO policy, please contact Human Resources. EEO
Additional details
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules and quality processes. Education & Experience
- Initial professional experience in electronics assembly, wiring, or laboratory environments
- Experience with troubleshooting electronic assemblies and identifying hardware issues. Comfortable using digital tools
- Team player in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
- Good working knowledge of French (spoken and written). Basic knowledge of English is an advantage
- For more information on or to view our EEO policy, please contact Human Resources.
Notes and original content
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules and quality processes.
- Education & Experience
- Technical Skills
- Experience with troubleshooting electronic assemblies and identifying hardware issues.
- Comfortable using digital tools
- Personal Skills
- Good working knowledge of French (spoken and written).
- Basic knowledge of English is an advantage
Questions about this listing
What salary does SICPA SA offer for this role?
SICPA SA lists CHF 71'000 - 107'500 gross per year for this position in Prilly. 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 SICPA SA 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 SICPA SA 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 Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud 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 Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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