Careers at Heliotis

Shape the future of optical metrology with us

We develop high-tech sensors that are used worldwide in research and industry. For this, we are looking for individuals who approach their work with passion, curiosity, and team spirit. Whether as a developer, engineer, or in support – with us, you can contribute and grow.

Open Positions

Join Our Team

Here you will find our current vacancies. Even if only a few positions are currently open – we are always happy to hear from motivated talents who want to shape the future of metrology with us.

Machine Vision Team
Full Stack Developer (100%)

Heliotis AG, 6037 Root (Lucerne)

Your Responsibilities

• Analysis of customer requirements and development of new features

• Project ownership and support with regular customer contact

• Programming and qualification of customer-specific software solutions for our 3D vision hardware platforms

• Further development of our machine vision platform (Rust, Angular, Halcon)

• Implementation of interfaces to third-party systems (OPC UA, Fieldbus, REST, gRPC …)

• Technical support for our customers

Your Profile

• Completed studies in software engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent training

• Experience in backend development (Rust an advantage)

• Experience in frontend development with modern frameworks (Angular an advantage)

• Knowledge of industrial image processing (2D/3D, e.g., Halcon) is a plus

• Experience in machine integration or control systems is an advantage

• Experience in project management is an advantage

• Good knowledge of German and English

We Offer

• Exciting projects with internationally leading high-tech companies

• Work in a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team

• Varied tasks with development potential in modern software technologies

• Open and collegial company culture

For questions, please contact Ms. Maria-Isabel Villena y Scheffler, Tel. 041-455 67 44.

International Account Manager

Heliotis AG, 6037 Root (Lucerne)

Precision that Shapes the Future – your Opportunity to Grow Globally

Heliotis AG, based in Root/LU, is a young, dynamically growing high-tech company. With innovative solutions and products, it sets new standards in 3D metrology. Leading manufacturers in future-oriented industries such as semiconductors, electronics, medical technology, and research rely on its precision, reliability, and patented real-time signal processing. For the newly created position in the Customer Success Team, Heliotis is looking for a motivated, communication-savvy individual as a

Solution Sales Manager

The goal of this role is to expand existing customer relationships and acquire new ones. You will be the central point of contact for international customers and manage the entire consulting and sales process – from initial contact to successful contract conclusion. At trade fairs, you will represent Heliotis AG, establish new contacts, and build sustainable business relationships. You will process inquiries, coordinate projects with the application and development teams, prepare offers, conduct negotiations, and thus significantly contribute to further growth.

We are looking for an open-minded individual with technical expertise, ideally at a university or technical college level. You bring experience in international B2B sales, preferably in solution sales within metrology/automation or manufacturing technology. Through your solution-oriented approach, persistence, and reliability, you will gain the trust of intercultural contacts. Furthermore, you communicate fluently in German and English. International travel accounts for approximately 10%.

This offers the opportunity to take on responsibility in a young, motivated team, to specifically develop your skills, and to work with technologically leading solutions. Exciting international customer projects, an innovative environment, and ample room for your ideas make this position a true career step. We look forward to receiving your application.

Trial Day and Vocational Training

Heliotis AG, 6037 Root (Lucerne)

Heliotis trains young people in various professions – from commercial employees to physics laboratory technicians, electronics technicians, and IT specialists. We accompany you until you receive your Swiss Federal VET Diploma and support you in discovering and developing your strengths.

With us, you can expect exciting tasks in a young team and genuine insights into the professional world. Do a trial day with us – perhaps an apprenticeship at Heliotis is exactly right for you!

Working at Heliotis

Working at Heliotis

We are a young, dedicated team that develops high-tech products for customers worldwide. With us, commitment, curiosity, and the joy of shared success count. Those who work at Heliotis constantly grow – professionally and personally.

Working on OKR
Not so easy...
At the Climbing Park
some higher, some not so high.
Working in the Cleanroom
We don't get our hands dirty.
First S4H Wafer
Is the design correct?

Show us what you can do

No suitable position currently advertised? Apply speculatively anyway – dedicated and motivated individuals are always welcome at Heliotis.