Designer-Constructor - Technical Documentation Manager (Permanent Full-Time)

About the job

Join a Swiss leader in high precision.

Microdia is a Swiss company globally recognised for its high-precision extrusion heads. Present in Switzerland, Germany, the United States, Japan, and China, it has nearly 70 employees and serves customers in over 50 countries.

Our solutions are used in demanding sectors such as electrical cables, automotive, IT, aerospace, medical, and irrigation.

Your tasks

Within our technical office:

Main task (70%): management of the complete technical documentation process: from writing to issuing service instructions (SIs) and certificates, as well as optimising the process for producing these.

Additional task (30%): development, design-construction, monitoring, and validation of extrusion head and tool orders.

Your responsibilities

Main task:

• Create and write service instructions (SIs);
• Manage technical certifications in compliance with international standards;
• Optimise the SI creation process by programming facilitative tools;
• Propose improvements to working methods.

Additional task:

• Handle and monitor projects in coordination with various departments: 3D modelling and design of components or assemblies; creation of 2D plans for production; management of articles, bills of materials, and routing in the ERP; control and follow-up of orders up to assembly and shipping;
• Create informational drawings upon request from sales or clients.

Your profile

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as Designer-Constructor, ES Technician, or equivalent training;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical office or mechanical design;
• Experience in writing assembly or service documentation is an asset;
• Proficiency in CAD software, ideally CATIA V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE;
• Experience with an industrial ERP;
• Proficiency in programming for creating tools and utilities, such as VisualBasic;
• Good command of Microsoft Office;
• Fluent French and professional English (spoken and written). German is an asset;
• Autonomous, rigorous, organised person with excellent team spirit;
• Valid Swiss work permit.

We offer you

• An international, innovative, and human-scale environment.
• Varied technical projects with high added value.
• A committed team where ideas and initiatives are encouraged.
• Attractive remuneration according to your experience.
• 40 hours per week.

Workplace: Yverdon-les-Bains

Start date: immediately or by agreement.

Ready to take on a new challenge?

Submit your complete application (CV, work certificates, diplomas, and cover letter) on the jobup platform.

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies used worldwide.

We look forward to discovering your talent.