Coherent is a global leader in photonics, developing advanced laser, optical and materials technologies that enable semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications and precision industrial applications worldwide.
Data Scientist
Join our Semiconductor Devices team in Zurich and help transform manufacturing through the power of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. In this role, you’ll develop production-ready data science solutions that improve product quality, increase manufacturing efficiency, and enable smarter decision-making across our global operations. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you’ll solve real-world challenges using machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and modern data engineering practices.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning and deep learning models to solve complex manufacturing and production challenges.
- Build predictive analytics solutions that improve process performance, product quality, yield, and throughput.
- Collaborate with production, process, and product engineering teams to identify opportunities where AI and data science can drive measurable business impact.
- Apply data governance and data quality standards to support robust analytics and reporting.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to colleagues on machine learning, deep learning, and data engineering best practices.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Material Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in Data Science or a related field, including the deployment of machine learning models in a production environment.
- Strong experience with machine learning and deep learning techniques and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or Scikit-Learn.
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis, model development, and automation.
- Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation, and model lifecycle management.
- Experience with Databricks, MLflow, or similar machine learning platforms.
- Understanding of data modelling, data quality, and data governance principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or another highly automated industrial environment.
- Experience with computer vision, image analysis, or defect detection applications.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab CI, or software development best practices.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.
- Work on cutting-edge AI solutions with direct impact on manufacturing performance and product quality.
- Apply machine learning and data engineering to real-world production challenges at scale.
- Influence the future of semiconductor manufacturing through innovation, automation, and advanced analytics. /Depending on your location, your package may include:
- Competitive base salary and annual incentive eligibility
- Employer-supported pension or retirement provision
- Health, wellbeing and employee‑assistance programmes
- Life and income‑protection benefits
- Flexible-working arrangements, where compatible with the role
- Learning and professional‑development opportunities
- Employee recognition and share programmes
Our ICARE Values
Integrity – Create an environment of trust
Collaboration – Innovate through the sharing of ideas
Accountability – Own the process and the outcome
Respect – Recognise the value in everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a sense of purpose in work
Application and Selection
Current employees who wish to apply should submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.
If you require an adjustment or accessibility accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. /We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. It’s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.
Marketing Data Scientist in Zürich Arbeitgeber: Coherent
Als Konstruktionsingenieur (m/w/d) in unserem Unternehmen profitieren Sie von einem dynamischen und innovativen Arbeitsumfeld, das Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, an anspruchsvollen Projekten mit hohem Gestaltungsspielraum zu arbeiten. Wir legen großen Wert auf individuelle Entwicklungs- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten sowie eine leistungsorientierte Vergütung und attraktive Sozialleistungen, die Ihre berufliche und persönliche Entfaltung unterstützen. Unsere interdisziplinären Teams fördern eine offene und kooperative Unternehmenskultur, die es Ihnen ermöglicht, Ihre Ideen einzubringen und aktiv zur Verbesserung unserer Produkte und Prozesse beizutragen.
