Research Associate - Technology Projects | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Technologieprojekte

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Heidenheim

Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 6, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves leading and executing process development within complex technology projects at FERCHAU. On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for the technical leadership of a Research and Development (R&D) team, working across various disciplines to engineer innovative technical solutions. You will play a critical role in project management by defining measures to achieve objectives, creating and updating schedules, managing costs, and overseeing capacity planning for development tasks. Additionally, you will conduct development reviews and report on project status. This position is ideal for someone with a background in Physics or Material Sciences who enjoys both the technical and coordination aspects of engineering. The role is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract, diverse professional development programs, and the opportunity to work on varied projects for high-profile clients while enjoying a strong team culture and the high quality of life in the Swabian Alb region.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed technical or scientific degree in Physics, Material Sciences, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in process development within complex technology projects
  • Experience in the development of optical systems is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and team coordination
  • Experience in project planning including scheduling, cost management, and capacity planning

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must be able to work on-site in the Swabian Alb region. Requires ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.