Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Specialist - LightSpray Engineer Football
Mid Level
Zürich, Switzerland
in office
Full time
Digital, Product & TechFootballEngineering & DevelopmentInnovation & SportsTech
Job description
About the Role
As a Lightspray Engineer, the role-holder pushes the boundaries of footwear manufacturing through technical expertise, instinct, and a deep passion for experimentation. The position sits within the Technology Exploration team inside On's Innovation team, which focuses on concept development for products and manufacturing processes. The role merges digital manufacturing, craftsmanship, and process engineering, and involves working in an agile, interdisciplinary team of experts in engineering, materials, design, and sports science.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, and test prototypes spanning early-stage concept explorations through to proof of concept for manufacturing.
- Tailor novel production processes to deliver athlete-focused performance innovations.
- Merge digital manufacturing, craftsmanship, and process engineering in day-to-day work.
- Convert novel process concepts and advanced material innovations into actionable manufacturing solutions that elevate overall product performance.
- Refine and master the intricate details of the Lightspray Process.
- Apply creative problem-solving and a hands-on, entrepreneurial mentality to technical challenges.
- Collaborate within an agile, interdisciplinary team of engineering, materials, design, and sports science experts.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent background in product design, footwear/product engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, complemented by hands-on innovation lab or workshop experience.
- At least five years of hands-on experience operating advanced prototyping equipment to produce high-quality components.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team between engineers, designers, materials specialists, and sports scientists.
- Proficiency in Grasshopper, Rhino 3D, Fusion 360, and Adobe Suite.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Passion for creating, with an affinity for hands-on making.
- A portfolio or website demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking, an innovative mindset, and engineering problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Preferred Skills
- A background or familiarity with CAD/CAM, automation technology, polymers, or related technical domains is highly valued.
- Additional languages beyond English are a plus.
Workplace
- A fast-paced environment with direct decision-making and the freedom to design projects and processes.
Benefits & Perks
- An environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically — to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate.
- A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being.
- A culture in which each person is led by purpose.
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