Senior Materials Engineer

Are you ready to be at the forefront of creating groundbreaking optical products Optotune is looking for an experienced Senior Materials Engineer to join our team and drive the future of optical technology.

Tasks

• Build lead and inspire an interdisciplinary materials engineering team following Optotunes core values
• Investigate develop and test new materials for product enhancement and access to new markets with focus on polymers thin films metals ceramics coatings and bonding technologies
• Select the best materials for highvolume manufacturing and carry out feasibility studies
• Define and implement structures for materials topics (handling instructions safety knowledge database evaluation framework)
• Stabilize manufacturing processes and improve knowledge and accessibility
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams (engineering supply chain production quality) communicate proactively and manage stakeholders

Requirements

• MSc degree PhD preferred in Chemistry Materials Science or equivalent (e.g. mechanical engineering with additional education in materials field)
• 5 years of broad materials development experience (polymers metals ceramics MEMS labonchip) for production preferably in a highvolume environment
• Proven experience in formulating polymerbased systems tailoring mechanical and optical properties preferred
• Handson experience with thermomechanical (DMA TMA DSC TGA) and optical (UVVIS spectrometry FTIR) material characterization methods. Knowledge of advanced chemical analysis methods (GPC ICPMS GCMS HPLC) preferred.
• Knowledge of Python and related programming languages particularly to assist statistical modeling (DOE SPC) is an advantage
• Experience in supporting Operations on materials topics (quality supply chain production)
• Enthusiasm and aspiration for leadership
• Drive and motivation in the workplace
• Strong planner and executer
• Proficiency in English required German skills is preferred

Why us

• A competitive salary with ESOP
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous vacation policies
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and fastpaced work environment
• Startup flair mixed with SME professionalism
• Flexible working environment & home office
• Respectful and supportive culture with a lot of fun
• We are extremely international and proud of our diversity in every aspect
• Awesome regular company events!

We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company. You will work with extraordinary colleagues all striving for one common goal: to create an outstanding company.

So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market then we would be pleased to get to know you. Only CV in English is needed.

Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.