Position Summary:

At our company, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. On some days, you may be working hands-on in the lab conducting experiments or collaborating on innovative developments. On other days, you’ll support the production team in optimizing processes or assist the purchasing department in qualifying new suppliers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter who is eager to contribute to the company’s growth and help take us to the next level!

Position reports to: PMO

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the design and development of prototype laser and electro-optical systems.
• Design and integrate optical and electro-optical test setups to support system validation.
• Independently conduct tests on electro-optic design concepts, analyze data, and report findings.
• Support the design and debugging of test fixtures and build fixturing.
• Develop and document build and test procedures, ensuring clear, repeatable processes.
• Provide regular progress updates and manage timelines across multiple projects.
• Assist the purchasing department in selecting suppliers and qualifying components.
• Collaborate with the Production team to resolve issues related to build processes, yield, and consistency.
• Partner with the Quality team to troubleshoot design and production issues, perform failure analysis, and implement customer feedback for design improvements.
• Work with Sales in the proposal process and act as a technical expert in customer interactions.
• Occasional travel for project development and customer engagement.
• Prepare technical papers and content in collaboration with the communications department for dissemination.
• Stay up to date with cutting-edge technologies and industry advancements.

Desired technical skills:

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Physics, Optics or related scientific/technical area
• One year of hands-on industry or laboratory experience with assembly, alignment, test, and troubleshooting of lasers, electro-optical systems, and optical setups.
• Knowledge of general laser principles including diode lasers and DPSS laser technology.
• Knowledge of free-space beam propagation and shaping using reflective and refractive elements, acousto-optics, and electro-optics.
• Ability to independently do comprehensive in-lab hands-on experimentation and data analysis.

Other requirements:

• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Familiarity with Laser and optical design and modelling basic principles is a plus.
• Familiarity with Laser Safety Protocols is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management principles.
• Familiarity with common industry software tools such as Zemax, Excel, BeamGage, LabVIEW and SolidWorks is a plus.
• Familiarity with Design for Reliability including process development is a plus.
• Familiarity with Industrialization of products including qualification protocols is a plus.
• Availability to work flexible time
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Being a team-player with good adaption to a changing environment.
• Applicants must be legally able to work in the EU

Applications, enclosing CV and motivation letter, are welcome.