Automation Engineer Test Systems & Data Integration (m/f/d)

Innolume GmbH is a leading provider of optoelectronic devices based on InGaAs/GaAs quantum-well and quantum-dot technologies, covering a wavelength range from 780 nm to 1350 nm. Our company specializes in the development of customized photonic devices tailored precisely to our customers’ requirements.

We are proud to have been among the first companies to successfully commercialize quantum-dot semiconductor devices and have since developed leading quantum-well laser technologies that reinforce our position at the forefront of photonics innovation. With our two MBE reactors, we support the epitaxial growth of In, Al, Ga, and AsP/GaAs heterostructures, ensuring flexibility and sustainability for both development and volume production.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an Automation Engineer – Test Systems & Data Integration (m/f/d) to join our team at our headquarters in Dortmund on a permanent basis.

• Upgrade and automate existing measurement and test stations for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Design and implement automation solutions, including pick-and-place systems, precision alignment processes, and automated measurement sequences.
• Develop and optimize machine control software, motion control systems, and equipment integration.
• Design, build, and maintain robust architectures for automated data collection from production and test equipment.
• Develop reliable bi-directional data workflows, including transferring machine configurations and test recipes to equipment and collecting measurement and test data for central databases and analytics platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable software and scripts for hardware control, measurement automation, and data processing.
• Analyze existing equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for increased automation, improved reliability, and reduced cycle times.
• Commission, validate, and support automated production and testing systems.
• Collaborate closely with Production, R&D, Quality, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between manufacturing equipment and business systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, system architectures, deployment guides, and engineering reports.
• Train operators and support personnel on assigned systems and processes.
• Support quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare Engineering Change Requests, Issue Reports, and Permission for Deviation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and company standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in industrial automation, test automation, machine integration, or manufacturing engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, motion control systems, machine vision, image processing, and industrial communication technologies.
• Experience with measurement systems, data acquisition, and automated test equipment.
• Advanced programming skills in Python for automation, data processing, and system integration.
• Experience with SQL databases, database design, and high-volume data management.
• Familiarity with C#, .NET, or C++ for hardware interfacing and equipment integration is highly desirable.
• Understanding of industrial and laboratory communication protocols such as TCP/IP, RS-232/485, VISA, SCPI, or OPC UA.
• Experience with data serialization formats such as CSV, JSON, and XML.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, MATLAB, or comparable automation and test software environments.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Industrial PCs (IPCs), laboratory networks, and automated test infrastructures.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, or high-tech production environments.

Skills

• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to understand complete manufacturing and data ecosystems.
• Excellent analytical and data evaluation skills.
• Reliable, goal-oriented, and team-focused working style.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge hardware, software, production, and business teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in time-critical situations.

• A permanent position in an innovative and international high-tech environment.
• The opportunity to work at the intersection of automation, data engineering, manufacturing, and photonics technologies.
• Challenging projects with a high degree of responsibility and technical ownership.
• Individual internal and external training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours in a collaborative working environment.
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Attractive additional benefits, including company parking, company events, and free beverages and fruit.
• Gift vouchers for special occasions, such as birthdays.
• Additional benefits after successful completion of the probation period, including commuting allowances, mobility support, meal subsidies, and other attractive perks.

Innolume is a prosperous fast-growing development and manufacturing company of sophisticated GaAs & InP based semiconductor devices. With full-cycle production from wafer growth to device packaging, we offer our customers solutions for industrial, medical, scientific and datacom applications.

We are offering various positions in engineering, physics, IT as well as quality, logistics, sales and administration at our fully integrated semiconductor fab in Dortmund. Here you will be part of a highly motivated and experienced team, promoting our cutting-edge optoelectronic solutions and devices.

Learn more: www.innolume.com