In short

As a Computational Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping On’s future by leveraging your expertise in computationally driven product creation. As part of the Innovation Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll work closely with all technical Innovation and Footwear Design teams to drive new digital generative capabilities, streamline design processes, and contribute to the product development of On’s most cutting-edge footwear technologies.

Your Mission

  • Utilize your 2D and 3D computational engineering skills to create new digital generated performance driven product concepts for footwear, accessories and apparel from prototyping till final product
  • Develop and implement automated workflows for generating optimized 3D designs based on specific product and process criteria.
  • Work on the intersection between the designer and the production machine by translating functional design briefs into groundbreaking manufacturable product concepts for robotic driven manufacturing
  • Use rapid prototyping to turn ideas into proof of concepts by working closely with other functions in R&D like Sports Science, Material Science and Development.
  • Iterate product concepts in collaboration with designers and developers towards a scalable and commercial product by partnering with our Europe- and Asia-based Innovation and development teams
  • Serve as a link between innovation and inline teams to ensure commercial scalability of new designs.
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, industrial design, architecture, computer science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience using 2D and 3D design and engineering and design software, with at least 5 years in computational or advanced CAE, especially CAD.
  • Experience in launching complex product designs, with proven success in delivering innovative solutions.
  • Advanced expertise in Rhino, Grasshopper and skills in platforms like Maya, ZBrush, or Python or similar.
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and automated manufacturing methods (Robotics).
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and experience working cross functionally
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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About the Team

Join our team to shape the future of footwear! Join a team of passionate innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers from diverse fields united by a mission: to make high-performance footwear at scale, anywhere, anytime, while minimizing environmental impact. We challenge conventions and push the boundaries of possibility to create sportswear like the world has never seen, along with groundbreaking technology and material innovations that set new industry standards. Be part of the team pioneering technology-driven solutions set to revolutionize the running shoe landscape.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Exploration – it’s literally our day job. We dive into the ideas of tomorrow head-first and see what we surface with. Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don’t. But it’s always a rush when we discover something new.

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Dina

Sports Science Lead, Zurich

We touch every product that's being made because we bring the connection to the human being. So while everyone's excited about products, materials and colors, we go and say, “okay, so what does this actually do for the human?”
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.