Senior Specialist - Production Technician

Join Our Innovative Team

This is your opportunity to be an integral part of a team focused on pioneering technology-driven solutions that are set to revolutionize an industry. We are looking for a highly experienced and innovative Development Technician to serve as the top-tier technical expert for our state-of-the-art, fully automated Lightspray™ line in Zurich.

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 spare parts strategy, ensuring long-term operational excellence.
• Lead formal problem-solving teams using Root Cause Analysis for complex, system-level issues, consistently 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 installations.
• 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 within a highly automated manufacturing environment, complemented by proven collaboration skills.
• Possess expert-level knowledge in robotics, PLC programming, control engineering, and complex mechanical/electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate quality and performance data, identifying systemic trends.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for developing technical talent.
• Fluency in technical English, with a capability to write professional, structured reports and fully comprehend complex technical documentation.

About the Team

Join the Lightspray™ team, composed of passionate innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers, united by the mission to produce high-performance footwear at scale, anywhere, anytime, while minimizing our environmental impact. We challenge conventions and push the boundaries of possibility to create sportswear like the world has never seen. Be part of this groundbreaking team and contribute to the technology-driven solutions set to redefine the running shoe landscape.