Technicien Capteurs

Technicien Capteurs

Established in 1927, SICPA is a Swiss private technology company that supports the effective governance and long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, sovereign assets, and economies.

Best known for securing the majority of the world’s banknotes, SICPA operates across five continents.

Today, our platform for sovereignty delivers integrated solutions safeguarding revenue mobilisation, natural resources, health, and brand protection as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

The Sensor Technician is a technical contributor within the Machine-Readable Features Laboratory, supporting the assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of advanced sensor systems used for machine-readable authentication and traceability solutions.

The role covers a broad range of hands-on technical activities including PCB assembly, soldering, wiring, electro-mechanical integration, sensor assembly, troubleshooting, and laboratory support.

Working closely with electronics engineers, software engineers, optics specialists, chemists, and scientists, the Sensor Technician contributes to the construction and validation of prototypes, demonstrators, and industrial sensor systems.

This position is well suited for a motivated electronics technician seeking to develop expertise in advanced sensing technologies within a multidisciplinary R&D and industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate electronic and electro-mechanical components for sensor prototypes and production systems.
• Perform manual soldering and rework of PCBs, electronic boards, connectors, cables, and fine-pitch components.
• Wire and cable sensors, test benches, electronic subsystems, and laboratory equipment according to schematics and technical documentation.
• Perform functional verification, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic assemblies and sensor systems.
• Execute testing procedures, collect results, and report findings to development teams.
• Support inventory management of electronic components, cables, consumables, and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules and quality processes.

Education & Experience

• Federal VET Diploma in Electronics (Electronicien CFC) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Initial professional experience in electronics assembly, wiring, or laboratory environments
• Technical Skills
• Strong practical skills in manual soldering of electronic components and PCB assemblies.
• Experience with electronic assembly, pneumatic system assembly, wiring, cable harness preparation, and connector integration.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, assembly documentation, and source codes.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and electronic test equipment.
• Experience with troubleshooting electronic assemblies and identifying hardware issues.
• Comfortable using digital tools
• Personal Skills
• Curious, motivated, and eager to develop deep technical expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Increasingly autonomous, with the ability to manage laboratory tasks with limited supervision.
• Reliable, structured, and quality‑oriented.
• Team player in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
• Languages
• Good working knowledge of French (spoken and written).
• Basic knowledge of English is an advantage.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join a global leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
• Be at the strategic heart of a financially sound and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on impactful international projects.
• Operate in a multi-cultural, high-integrity environment where autonomy and ownership are encouraged.
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