Life Science Engineer | Ingenieur Life-Science (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Karlsruhe City
Job Summary
As a Life Science Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the research and development of sophisticated technical products across medical technology, laboratory equipment, and sensor systems. Your daily responsibilities will involve developing physical concepts with a heavy focus on optics, light guidance, and spectroscopy. You will be tasked with planning, executing, and documenting experimental investigations and measurement campaigns in interdisciplinary teams. Beyond pure R&D, you will bridge the gap between technical requirements and production by creating risk-based assessments and optimizing testing processes. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking an open-ended contract with a major engineering service provider that offers structured career development and significant corporate benefits. The role provides a unique opportunity to work on high-tech optical systems while collaborating closely with quality assurance and production departments to ensure product excellence.
Required Skills
Education
Completed 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 evaluating experimental measurement campaigns
- Proven background in interdisciplinary product development within medical or laboratory technology
- Experience with simulation or design software such as Zemax OpticStudio is desirable
Languages
Additional
- C1-level proficiency required for both German and English; permanent work contract offered; location-based role with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
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