Life Science Engineer | Ingenieur Life-Science (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Karlsruhe City

Karlsruhe, Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Life Science Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the research and development of sophisticated products across medical technology, laboratory equipment, and sensor systems. Your daily activities will involve developing physical concepts with a focus on optics, light guidance, and spectroscopy. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of experimental investigations—from planning and execution to the detailed documentation of measurement campaigns. Working within interdisciplinary teams, you will translate technical requirements into customer-specific applications while ensuring high standards through risk-based assessments and process optimization. This position is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract, extensive corporate benefits, and clear pathways for both technical and personal professional development within a leading technology service provider.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or a comparable technical/scientific field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the design of optical or optomechanical systems is preferred
  • Experience in planning, conducting, and documenting experimental measurement campaigns
  • Proven track record in interdisciplinary product development within medical or laboratory technology
  • Experience with simulation or design software such as Zemax OpticStudio is desirable

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Requirements include a structured and analytical mindset; proficiency in both German and English at a C1 level is mandatory.