Senior Design Engineer, Precision Lasers & Optomechanics

TOPTICA Photonics SE is an internationally leading, mid-sized high-tech manufacturer of laser systems for science, biotechnology, and metrology, with more than 600 employees worldwide. High motivation and personal responsibility in the service of our customers shape the corporate philosophy of this privately managed "hidden champion," which is embraced and actively lived by our employees with great commitment. Our customers include renowned industrial companies as well as numerous Nobel Prize winners.For more than 25 years, we have been setting the standard for stability, linewidth, low noise, and optomechanical precision. Our products solve technical challenges that others fail to overcome-often under highly specific customer requirements and with exceptionally high demands on thermal, mechanical, and optical stability.At TOPTICA, highly qualified specialists from various disciplines collaborate as equals. For us, mechanics is not merely a downstream implementer of predefined concepts, but a central component of system architecture and product performance.

Senior Design Engineer, Precision Lasers & Optomechanics

What can you expect in this role ?
You will develop sophisticated optomechanical and precision mechanical concepts and assemblies for high-precision laser systems and scientific instruments with exceptional requirements for stability, linewidth, low noise, and long-term performance.In doing so, you will work on technologically central platforms and core technologies for applications in science, quantum technology, and industry.
Your work ranges from the early concept phase through development, prototyping, and verification to the industrialization of production-ready products with high quality and reliability requirements.Your responsibilities include, in particular:• Development and design of thermally and optomechanically highly stable precision systems and assemblies
• Design of mechanical architectures for complex laser and optical systems
• Technical responsibility for mechanical subprojects across all development phases
• Analysis and optimization of thermomechanical stability in the µrad/µm range
• Development of robust and scalable solutions for alignment, assembly, and mass production
• Design of assemblies with regard to stability, manufacturability, cost, and reliability
• Selection of suitable materials, surface finishes, joining technologies, and manufacturing strategies
• Collaboration on the execution and evaluation of FEM simulations and experimental verifications
• Technical exchange with physicists, optics developers, electronics engineers, and production staff starting as early as the concept phase
You will also take on a technical role as a technical consultant within the design department and interdisciplinary project teams.

Must-haves: What you'll need for this role?

• A college degree in precision engineering, precision instrument engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical field
• Several years of experience in the development and design of technologically sophisticated precision systems in one of the following fields: laser technology, optomechanics, or scientific instruments
• Experience in the development of thermally stable optomechanical systems and precision assemblies
• Excellent understanding of materials, thermomechanical relationships, manufacturing technologies, and assembly-oriented design
• Experience with small- to medium-volume production runs and product development for series production
• A structured, analytical, and independent approach to work
• Enthusiasm for in-depth technical issues and well-founded technical discussions

What would be a plus in this role?

• Development of laser systems in the UV range
• Highly stable optomechanics over extended temperature ranges
• Athermal design and thermal compensation
• CTE-optimized designs and thermomechanical stabilization
• FEM-based structural, thermal, and stability analyses
• Kinematically controlled mountings and precise referencing concepts
• Vibration- and oscillation-resistant design of high-precision systems

It's a plus if you've heard of the following terms:

• Microassembly
• Active Alignment
• Precision Bonding
• Cryogenics
• Vacuum-compatible precision systems
• DFMA

What do we offer:

• A vibrant community with open exchange, shared laughter - whether at table tennis, billiards, or over an espresso from our portafilter machine ;) - in our "Kulinarium" and epic company events (summer party, company outing, lunch lottery, Christmas party)
• An authentic first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• Individual onboarding for new TOPTICAns, supported by a personal mentor
• Tailored professional development - diverse learning opportunities for every need
• Support in all life situations: Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
• Energy boosts throughout the day in the form of free soft drinks, coffee/tea, fresh fruit, and ice cream
• Generous vacation days: 30 days plus additional special holidays (e.g., Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve)
• Financial extras such as Christmas bonus, employee bonus, and company pension scheme
• Proud awards such as "Bavaria's Best 50" and "Bicycle-Friendly Employer"

Interested? We're excited!
Join our team! We look forward to receiving your online application as Senior Design Engineer, Precision Lasers & Optomechanics. We aim to keep our application process secure, fast, and simple.Please understand that, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, we can only accept online applications and will delete any applications submitted by email or mail.