Process Developer for High-Precision Machining | Prozessentwickler für Hochpräzisionsbearbeitung (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Heidenheim

Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 9, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Process Developer for High-Precision Machining, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between technological vision and industrial reality within the lithography optics sector. Your daily responsibilities involve developing advanced manufacturing processes, specifically focusing on grinding and ultra-precision machining, while ensuring rigorous quality monitoring for both new production and refurbishment. You will be tasked with developing optical inspection processes to continuously improve output and successfully transitioning these processes from the development phase into series production. This role requires a high degree of autonomy as you manage project progress, ensuring all deadlines, quality standards, and cost targets are met. You will act as a key collaborator, working closely with internal expert teams, suppliers, and external development partners. This position is particularly attractive for experienced professionals looking to apply deep technical expertise in a leading European technology platform that offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to shape industrial revolutions.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Micro and Nanotechnology, Production Engineering, Technical Physics, or a comparable engineering science field.

Experience

  • Extensive professional experience in the manufacturing or structuring of technical surfaces
  • Proven expertise in developing grinding or ultra-precision machining processes
  • Experience in transitioning development projects into series production
  • Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and data-based quality monitoring
  • Experience in managing project progress and coordinating with external suppliers and partners

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Reference number: VA47-57677-HM. Candidates must demonstrate high levels of communication and assertiveness for internal and external stakeholder management.