Research Associate Optical Technology | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Optiktechnologie (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Heidenheim

Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Dec 23, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for an ambitious Research Associate specializing in Optical Technology, focusing on the development and implementation of innovative optical processes. Key responsibilities include advancing new optical processes across various materials and ensuring their successful transition into series production while maintaining high product quality. The associate will be responsible for documenting, communicating, and presenting project results to internal and external stakeholders. Collaboration is central to the role, requiring coordination with internal teams, external experts, and national/international institutes, as well as qualifying and coordinating suppliers to optimize process flows. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Physics or Engineering (a PhD is desirable) and possesses experience in developing optical processing techniques, coupled with strong communication and teamwork skills. Good proficiency in written and spoken English is required for this challenging and collaborative position.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Physics or Engineering Sciences (PhD desirable)

Experience

  • Successfully completed university degree in Physics, Engineering, or comparable qualification
  • Desirable experience in the development of optical processing techniques
  • Willingness for continuous internal professional development

Languages

English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Not specified