Research Associate - Micro Optic Systems

The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT offers a future-oriented research and production environment in Itzehoe with a technology-oriented equipment pool, two clean rooms and approx. 700m² of laboratory space for a total of approx. 190 employees and several site partners. As a bridge builder between research and pre-development on the one hand and commercial application on the other, Fraunhofer ISIT is an exciting employer with innovative prospects for the future.

The focus of the »MEMS Applications« business unit is on the design, development and manufacture of MEMS components and systems. Our »Optical Systems« group deals with the design and production of MEMS mirrors, Si based waveguide, glass-based packaging solutions etc. for optical microsystems, i.e. micromirrors including control and readout electronics for various types of laser projection displays, metrological and sensor systems (e.g. LIDAR), biomedical inspection systems and quantum technology etc.

 

What you will do

• Develop optical components and systems including MEMS micromirrors or waveguides etc. for all possible applications
• Conceive component designs and the corresponding manufacturing processes and accompany the processing of the components in the clean room. You will characterize the manufactured systems and establish the necessary measuring equipment. 
• Manage development projects, thereby take responsible for adhering to the schedule, budget and for continuously monitoring the progress of the project.
• Document and communicate the results to group leaders and customers
• If you are interested, there is the possibility to do a Ph.D.

 

What you bring to the table

• Master's or doctorate degree in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, mechanical engineering or comparable disciplines
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Simulation and design of MEMS devices
  • Manufacturing processes in microtechnology
  • Project management
  • Customer and project acquisition
  • Optical microsystems
• Good language skills in German and English
• A high degree of initiative and commitment, ability to quickly familiarize with new tasks and to take responsibility in a team
• You are enthusiastic about technical and scientific topics with a strong application focus

 

What you can expect

• Flexible working hours and support in achieving a work-life balance
• 30 days' vacation per year as well as time off on bridge days and between Christmas and New Year
• Company health management and company pension scheme (VBL)
• Corporate benefits
• Subsidy for the Germany job ticket
• Free employee parking spaces
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Room to work independently and actively shape the future with your own ideas
• Direct communication and flat hierarchies for a smooth workflow

 

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis.

The position is initially limited to 2 years. However, we are interested in long-term cooperation.

 

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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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!
 

 

 

If you have any technical questions about this position, please contact:
Mrs. Dr. Shanshan Gu-Stoppel
shanshan.gu-stoppel@isit.fraunhofer.de
Telefon +49 4821 17 3470
If you have any questions about the recruiting process, please contact: 
Ms. Vivien Wilkens
vivien.wilkens@isit.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Silic