R&D Development Engineer (m/f/d)

ficonTEC Service GmbH is an innovative high-tech company that has quickly established itself in a highly specialized market since 2001. With continuous growth and innovative development, we are a recognized market leader in the automated assembly and testing of optoelectronic components and (hybrid) photonic devices. Our company develops advanced solutions such as high-precision die bonding, fiber alignment, and laser soldering systems, which are critical for manufacturing cutting-edge photonic devices like LiDAR sensors, high-speed data transceivers, and silicon photonics.  These technologies are paving the way for advancements in telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, and medical diagnostics.

Our company-wide goal is to set up top-notch technology that facilitates our customers from around the world in building tomorrow’s optoelectronic devices. We believe in equal opportunity, with employees committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a vibrant working environment.

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to advancing our next-generation technologies by combining hands-on engineering, analytical insight, and close collaboration with partners and customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute complex assembly, testing, and research tasks in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Develop, operate, and enhance sophisticated assembly systems and tools.
• Apply a deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software-driven assembly processes, including vision-based algorithms.
• Utilize state-of-the-art measurement and analysis equipment to support development activities.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with national and international partners and customers.
• Drive the exploration and development of new applications and contribute to the company’s technological progress.
• Represent the company professionally during customer interactions and occasional short international travel.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in a relevant field
• Experience in executing complex assembly tasks and research activities
• Strong problem-solving skills under time constraints
• Solid understanding of assembly processes including mechanics, electrics, pneumatics, optics, and software routines (e.g., vision algorithms)
• Familiarity with high-tech measurement equipment
• Good communication and collaboration skills, you know how to strike a successful balance between organizational requirements and stakeholder expectations (internal and external)
• Strong laboratory skills, ranging from handling tools like hammers to tweezers
• Willingness to engage in short nationally and internationally travel as required
  • An unrestricted travel permit is required for this position, particularly for travel to Central and North America as well as Asian countries.
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken (at least B2 level).

• The possibility to shape the future of photonics assembly
• Flexible working hours
• Daycare allowance for children up to the age of 3
• Bike-Leasing
• Company - Fitness programs
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities to create and develop technically and personally
• Exciting, international clients from a wide range of industries
• Onboarding program and individual support
• Annual employe appraisals for your targeted and individual development/personal development
• Short decision-making processes, the opportunity to get involved, change things and utilize new technologies
• Discount for employees (e.g. City for two, benefits app)
• Of course: regular company events (e.g. summer party, Christmas party, B2Run)

Are you interested?

Then accept the challenge and apply with a meaningful application (cover letter, resume and salary requirement) under:
https://jobapplication.hrworks.de/apply?companyId=q6ec77d&id=ff11fe
 

You can find out more about ficonTEC here:  www.ficontec.com