Developer or Technologist, Fiber Optics

Role overview

LASER COMPONENTS Germany GmbH is hiring a full-time member for its technology team in Olching near Munich. The role is focused on fiber optics and is available immediately. The company describes itself as a family-run, owner-managed medium-sized business with more than 40 years of experience in optical and optoelectronic solutions.

This vacancy is for a developer or technologist in the fiber optics field. The job is based in the Ruhr Region according to the source, and the work model is on-site.

Note: The original posting was translated from German with the help of artificial intelligence.

What the role involves

• Designing practical solutions and carrying out technical development work related to fiber optics
• Taking both technical and organizational ownership of fiber optic development projects
• Defining product and process specifications for manufacturing fiber optic components and assemblies
• Preparing process instructions, test procedures, and technical documentation
• Selecting and applying appropriate optical measurement methods

Requirements

• A completed degree in engineering or natural sciences, ideally with a specialization in physics, optics, or laser technology at master's level
• Strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in fiber optics
• Several years of professional experience in industrial environments involving fiber technology development
• Experience managing development projects
• Confident use of CAD tools such as Solid Edge, plus experience with data processing and analysis, for example using Python
• Training or qualification in ray-optical design with Zemax OpticStudio
• Structured working style, independence, and enjoyment of cross-functional collaboration
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English

What the company offers

• A varied role in a dynamic, forward-looking market
• Individual onboarding and training across the technical and commercial aspects of the position
• Good growth opportunities and room for autonomous work
• Employment in a modern and resilient technology company
• An open company culture and strong working conditions
• A motivated and committed team environment
• Attractive pay together with company benefits, including free fresh lunch menus every day in the company canteen

Application process and additional information

Applicants are asked to submit complete application documents, including salary expectations. For email applications, only PDF attachments can be processed for security reasons.

Contact person: Anja Kluge, HR Contact at LASER COMPONENTS Germany GmbH.

Privacy notice: By applying, the candidate agrees that their personal data may be transferred to and processed by the responsible LASER COMPONENTS Group company for the application process, including transfer to third countries such as the USA, Canada, or the United Kingdom.

The application form shown in the source also requests name, email address, phone number, address, how the candidate heard about the company, PDF resume, PDF school/employment references, PDF cover letter, salary expectations (gross annual), and a message field. It also includes a hidden anti-spam field (“Don't fill this field!”).

Company address shown in the source: Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 15, 82140 Olching, Deutschland. Contact details shown: +49 8142 2864-0 and info(at)lasercomponents.com.