Senior Specialist - Production Technician

In short

This is your chance to be a core part of a team pioneering the technology-driven solutions set to revolutionize an industry. We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Development Technician to act as the top-tier technical expert for our state-of-the-art, fully automated Lightspray™ line in Zurich. You will be responsible for process optimization and standardization, new technology integration, and leading complex problem-solving initiatives to shape the future of manufacturing.

Please Read Before ApplyingTo ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process, we kindly ask all applicants to submit their CV in English, as this is the working language of our company.

Your Mission

• Act as the primary technical mentor and expert resource for the entire production team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Design, build, and manage the preventive maintenance plan and the spare parts strategy, ensuring long-term operational excellence.

• Lead formal problem-solving teams using Root Cause Analysis for complex, system-level issues, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

• Set up, integrate, and validate new technologies and equipment on the production line, including all mechanical and electrical installation.

• Program 6-axis robots for new spray paths, and set up, test, and troubleshoot new robot programs to unlock new capabilities.

• Interpret and modify PLC logic, tune controllers, and perform expert-level diagnosis of electrical and control systems.

• Lead safety risk assessments for new equipment and train the team on advanced safety topics.

Your story

• You have extensive experience in a senior technical or engineering support role in a highly automated manufacturing environment, with proven collaboration skills.

• You possess expert-level knowledge of robotics, PLC programming, control engineering, and complex mechanical/electrical systems.

• You have a proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• You have strong analytical skills and can analyze quality and performance data to identify systemic trends.

• You demonstrate exceptional leadership and mentoring skills with a passion for developing technical talent.

• You are fluent in technical English, with the ability to write professional, structured reports and fully comprehend complex technical documentation.

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.