Shape the Future of Photonics With Us

Weare looking for a highly motivated Operations Associate tojoin our team and support the company's operations, supply chain, customerengagement, and strategic growth. This is a multidisciplinary role at theinterface of operations, engineering, procurement, logistics, and customercollaboration. The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding withexcellent organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability torapidly learn and manage a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paceddeep-tech environment.

Your tasks

·       Support day-to-daycompany operations, internal processes, and operational compliance.

·       Coordinate budgeting,resource planning, laboratory operations, and equipment management.

·       Support HR activities,including the onboarding of engineers and interns.

·       Manage projectdocumentation and operational reporting.

·       Coordinate domestic andinternational logistics, including shipments, imports, and exports.

·       Lead purchasing,procurement, supplier management, and supply chain activities.

·       Develop and maintainstrategic partnerships with suppliers and service providers.

·       Coordinate customercommunication, technical exchanges, demonstrations, and visits.

·       Support businessdevelopment through customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Your profile:

·       Master's degree in Physics, ElectricalEngineering, Microengineering, or a related field.

·       Strong understanding ofoptics, photonics, and the fundamentals of integrated photonics.

·       Familiarity withoptical measurements, laboratory instrumentation, and experimental setups.

·       Excellent analytical,organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly learnnew technical concepts and manage multiple priorities.

·       Proactive, adaptable,and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

·       Strong communicationskills with a customer-oriented mindset.

·       Fluent in both Frenchand English.

·       MUSTHAVE: Swiss or EU citizenship, or holder of a validSwiss work permit.

Weoffer:

·       A key role in a fast-growing deep-tech startup.

·       Direct impact on next-generation integrated photonic products.

·       Work with leading industrial customers and research institutions.

·       A collaborative, international, and highly innovative environment.

·       Access to state-of-the-art photonics laboratories and the EPFLecosystem.

·       An inspiring workplace in Lausanne.

·       Activity rate: 100%. Start date: As soon as possible.

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We are looking for a highly motivated Application Scientist tojoin our team and contribute to the development, validation, and deployment ofour next-generation photonic integrated circuit products. This role sits at theinterface of advanced R&D, customer-driven development, experimentalphotonics, and collaborative innovation projects. The candidate should combinedeep scientific expertise with a hands-on experimental mindset and strongcommunication skills.

Yourtasks:

·       Manage technicalinteractions with customers and joint R&D projects.

·       Lead internalR&D activities on PICs, optical amplifiers, lasers, and new products.

·       Manage innovationprojects and grants (EIC, ESA, Innosuisse, Horizon, etc.).

·       Coordinatecollaborations with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners.

·       Design and performoptical experiments and characterization of photonic devices.

·       Analyze results,prepare technical reports, and contribute to product development.

·       Manage laboratoryequipment, procedures, and documentation.

·       Supervise interns,students, and junior engineers.

·       Represent EDWATECat technical meetings, conferences, and trade shows.

Yourprofile:

·       PhD in photonics,optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

·       Strong backgroundin photonic integrated circuits and optical communications.

·       Hands-onexperience with optical and photonic experiments.

·       Experiencemanaging R&D projects and collaborating with external partners.

·       Strong scientificwriting, presentation, and communication skills.

·       Experience withgrant-funded projects is a plus.

·       Python programmingand measurement automation experience are a plus.

·       Proactive,organized, and able to work independently.

·       Excellent English;French is a plus.

Weoffer:

·       A key role in a fast-growing deep-tech startup.

·       Direct impact on next-generation integrated photonic products.

·       Work with leading industrial customers and research institutions.

·       A collaborative, international, and highly innovative environment.

·       Access to state-of-the-art photonics laboratories and the EPFLecosystem.

·       An inspiring workplace in Lausanne.

·       Activity rate: 100%. Start date: As soon as possible.

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Application Engineer to join our team and contribute to our product development.
Your tasks:

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What You'll Do

• Understand the customer requirements and challenges on the application side and translate them into product specifications and solutions and hereby contribute to joint R&D and product development projects.
• Lead the system-level assembly of optical amplifier and laser products.
• Lead the PIC packaging and photonic module assembly, including solutions for thermal management and mechanical robustness.
• Lead product reliability testing in accordance with optical communication industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with the technology team to drive the development of cutting-edge products aligned with the company's vision.
• Participate in trade shows, supporting product demonstrations and representing the company

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Your profile

• Solid technical understanding of optical transceivers, their markets, and applications at both system and device levels.
• Post-graduate industry experience in optical communications is strictly required.
• Strong passion for hands-on technical work and problem solving ; resourceful and intrinsically motivated to continuously learn.
• Ph.D. or master's degree in engineering, optics, or physics, with a proven track record of relevant industrial experience.
• Excellent proficiency in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

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We offer

• The opportunity to contribute to a fast-moving high-tech startup advancing integrated photonics for optical communications.
• A collaborative, creative, and international team environement.
• An inspiring workplace in Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva

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EDWATEC SA is a high-tech startup founded in 2023 and a spin-off from EPFL. Our proprietary Erbium-doped photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology enables on-chip optical amplification and lasing. By replacing legacy optical amplifiers with our highly compact, high-performance, and scalable photonic integrated amplifiers, we create novel opportunities for various applications, such as optical interconnects for AI datacenters, autonomous driving, optical communication for space, quantum computing, optical metrology and sensing, long-haul communication, and more. We target a wide range of markets with significant economic potential, from data communication and space applications to optical metrology and fiber sensing.We are looking for two motivated interns to join our team and contribute to our product development. The duration of the internship is minimum 6 months.

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Your tasks:‍

• Conduct optical tests and measurements of PICs
• Contribute to designing and building optical test and measurement setups to characterize PICs
• Contribute to IT tasks, data acquisition, and design coding
• Collaborate with the technology team to drive the development of cutting-edge products or services aligned with the company's vision
• Participate in trade shows to assist with product demonstrations and represent the company

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Your profile:‍

• You must have a passion for hands-on technical work and problem solving, be resourceful, and intrinsically motivated to continuously learn
• Bachelor (BSc) or master's degree in engineering, optics, or physics
• Solid understanding of basics of optics & electronics. practical optics/photonics experience
• Must have excellent skills in Python programming
• Excellent proficiency in English, French is a plus; strong communication and collaboration skills
• Must have: Residence and work permit in Switzerland

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We offer:

• Participate in trade shows to assist with product demonstrations and represent the company
• The opportunity to contribute to the progress of fast-moving high-tech startup in integrated photonics technology for optical communications
• The opportunity to work with a brilliant, collaborative and creative team in a dynamic and international environment
• Work on next-generation technologies and training on the job in PIC test, measurement, and packaging
• An inspiring work environment on the EPFL campus in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva
• Activity rate: 100% on-site, Start date: As soon as possible

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DO NOT APPLY IF:

• You have a PhD
• You are lacking optics or photonics background

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Job Description

We are always looking for passionate and talented individuals who are eager to join our team and contribute to the future of photonics, engineering, and technology. If you don’t see a role that matches your profile, you are welcome to send us a speculative application. We value curiosity, creativity, and the drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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What You'll Do

• Work on innovative projects at the forefront of photonics and advanced engineering.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, simulate, and test cutting-edge solutions.
• Contribute your unique expertise to real-world applications and breakthrough developments.

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What We're Looking For

• MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Enthusiasm for solving complex problems and learning new skills.
• Experience with simulation, design, or experimental tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, Python) is a plus.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.