Technical employee (f/m/d) - Optical metrology & system development (IOF-2024-27)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer - Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts applied research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems to control light - from its generation and manipulation to its application. The services offered by the institute cover the entire photonic process chain ranging from opto-mechanical and opto-electronical system design to the manufacturing of customer-specific solutions and prototypes.

In our group «Advanced Micro-optical Components» we realize unique high-precision micro-optical components and systems using photolithographic processes, e.g., for miniaturized lighting and sensor systems for handhelds, robotics, the automotive sector and space applications.

We are looking for a technical employee to strengthen our team to further develop our innovative gray tone photolithography tool and wafer-based lithography processes, and to conduct innovative research projects in micro- & nanophotonics.

What you will do

Main focus

Adaptation and further development of a photolithography tool to meet the requirements of novel micro-optical applications
Transformation of customer specification into microstructure demands and monitoring of lithographic realization
Processing technical aspects of research projects and projects for renowned industrial customers
Development of optical measurement instrumentation to reveal microoptics’ properties and correlation with lithographic process parameters

Your area of work includes the following activities

Determination of optical function of microoptical elements and components (refractive and diffractive) and feedback for the requirements of the manufacturing process
Ongoing development of optical components of a photolithographic projection tool to improve process stability and exposure quality and speed.
Documentation and project reporting
Prospective acceptance of project management tasks
Supervision of student assistants, e.g. during qualification

What you bring to the table

Completed studies (M.Sc. / M.Eng.) in optical engineering, physics, microsystems technology or a comparable course of study related to optics
Broad basic knowledge about current research topics in optics
Relevant practical experience in optical measurement instrumentation or system development
programming experience ideally in Python to solve scientific tasks
A proven knowledge in optical design methods is an advantage (e.g. Zemax)
Willingness to work in ISO 6 cleanroom laboratory
Strong hands-on mentality
High degree of self-reliance and initiative as well as a systematic and solution-oriented way of working
Confident manner in communication with customers and project partners
Very good spoken and written English (B2) and German (B2)

What you can expect

Working in a dynamic, open-minded, and interdisciplinary team
Challenging and demanding projects in a highly innovative and international research and development environment
Excellent working environment with state-of-the-art production machines and analysis devices
Collaboration with leading international experts and entrepreneurs
High degree of individual responsibility, diversified tasks, personal and professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours and a family-friendly working environment

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The position will be limited initially for 2 years. We are looking for a long-term employment. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

www.iof.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 72571

Job Segment: R&D Engineer, Optics Engineering, Engineer, Part Time, Engineering, Research

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