Assembly & Integration Technician

About the role

The Destinus engineering team is looking for an Assembly & Integration Technician to perform final assembly, integration, and packing of solid rocket motors at its Lucerne facility. This hands‑on production position works at the end of the manufacturing chain, bringing together propellant grains, mechanical components and initiators into a certified product ready for delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate solid‑rocket‑motor components following detailed drawings, procedures and work instructions.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, torquing, sealing and bonding operations, and perform pre‑ and post‑assembly inspections.
• Document every step, maintain full traceability of components and sub‑assemblies, and pack finished units for internal transfer or external delivery in line with ADR/SDR transport regulations.
• Handle and store energetic components safely, support incoming inspection of parts, flag non‑conformances and keep the assembly area clean and organized.

Required profile

• Completed vocational training as a Polymechaniker/in, Produktionsmechaniker/in or equivalent, with several years of precision mechanical assembly experience in a regulated or safety‑critical environment.
• Meticulous documentation habits, ability to work from assembly drawings and exploded views, and a disciplined, procedure‑driven approach.
• Fluent in German or English and able to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.

Required skills

• Use of precision hand tools, torque tools, adhesives, sealants and mechanical fitting equipment.
• Reading and interpreting assembly drawings, exploded views and written work instructions.
• Experience with measuring instruments and component traceability systems.
• Handling of energetic, pyrotechnic or hazardous materials (strong advantage).