Electrical, Photonics, and Physical Technology Engineer | 26-63-4B Ingenieurin / Ingenieur (m/w/d) Elektrotechnik, Photonik, Physikalische Technik
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Job Summary
This role is based in the Quantum Optics and Length Unit department at PTB, Germany's national metrology institute. As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the independent calibration of wavelength standards using beat frequency measurements and femtosecond lasers. Your daily activities will involve planning calibration orders, communicating with clients, and documenting processes within electronic records. A significant portion of the role focuses on the technical advancement and automation of measurement stations, as well as the development, testing, and documentation of complex analog and digital electronic circuits for measurement and control tasks. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy precision measurement and want to contribute to the development of world-leading measurement standards. The role offers a permanent contract and the opportunity to work in a leading international research environment, combining practical laser-based applications with high-level electronic engineering and quality management.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or Diploma from a University of Applied Sciences) in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physical Technology, or a comparable field.
Experience
- Professional experience in precision measurement and metrological understanding
- Experience in the development of electronic circuits is highly preferred
- Practical experience with laser-based setups is ideal
- Experience in programming and automation, specifically using Python
- Experience in managing calibration orders and client communication
- Experience in quality management and maintaining technical documentation
Languages
Additional
- The position is based in Braunschweig, Germany. Candidates must be able to work flexibly on multiple parallel tasks. Proficiency in German at C1 level and English at B1 level is explicitly required.
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