Senior Project Engineer Coating Solution Center Europe

Drive innovation in advanced surface technologies
Senior Project Engineer Coating Solution Center Europe (gn)
Your Responsibilities
Acting as the primary technical interface for internal and external stakeholders
Managing multiple technical thermal spray coating projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities, timelines, and deliverables are clearly controlled
Preparing and approving technical documentation, including quotations, work plans, project documentation, coating specifications, technical reports, and QA documentation
Analyzing laboratory results and process data, and compiling clear, reliable final reports
Providing technical consulting support to internal and external customers
Planning and coordinating coating trials and campaigns
Collaborating with other Coating Solution Centers to share knowledge, project experience, and best practices
Your Profile
You hold a university-level technical degree and bring at least five years of relevant professional experience, supported by strong knowledge of surface technologies. You have proven experience managing multiple international technical projects and are confident interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and related documentation. Experience in thermal spraying is required.
You combine technical expertise with strong project execution skills. You can break down complex technical projects into manageable work packages, delegate activities effectively, and communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely. You demonstrate sound judgment, strong customer orientation, and good commercial awareness.
You are open-minded, initiative-taking, and comfortable working in an international environment. You communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders, and you can motivate, coach, and support high-performing teams. Good written and spoken English is required.
We offer
Attractive compensation package with excellent employee benefits
Oerlikon Metco will relocate to Hausen (AG) in early 2027, where a state-of-the-art production and technology center for thermal coating awaits us
Diverse and challenging role within an internationally oriented high-tech company
Open corporate culture and a friendly, collaborative team
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Independet work with a high level of responsibility in an attractive working environment
Interested? We look forward to meeting you. Please apply online via our career portal
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head-quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.
We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
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