Laser Technician / Electro-Optical Technician

QphoX

QphoX is looking for a Production Engineer to join our Engineering team in developing and manufacturing advanced electro-optical systems for quantum computing applications. To achieve our mission, we are seeking a hands-on engineer with strong assembly, testing, and production skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Joining a dynamic team of engineers, scientists, and technicians, you will play a key role in transforming innovative quantum technologies into reliable products. You will work at the intersection of optics, electronics, mechanics, and manufacturing, helping to scale cutting-edge hardware from prototype to production. You will be involved in: * Building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving electro-optical assemblies and subsystems according to procedures and quality standards. * Supporting prototype builds, pilot production, and new product introduction activities. * Performing functional testing, diagnostics, and failure analysis of assemblies and devices. * Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize product designs, assembly processes, and manufacturing workflows, improving production efficiency, quality, and yield. * Creating and maintaining assembly documentation, work instructions, and production records. * Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating material requirements to support production schedules. * Working in a diverse and multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Skills and knowledge you will bring to QphoX: * BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. * 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly engineering, production engineering, or electro-mechanical assembly. * Experience with precision assembly, PCB Soldering, testing, and troubleshooting of complex hardware systems. * Experience working with laboratory and production equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and optical test equipment. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, schematics, and bills of materials. * Eye for detail, meticulous, well-organized, methodical, proactive, and quality-oriented. * Good communication and collaboration skills. * Good organizational and planning skills to achieve goals on time. * Passion for learning new tools, technologies, and manufacturing techniques. Preferred experience: * Electro-optical, photonic, fiber-optic, laser, or quantum technology systems. * Precision mechanical assembly and optical alignment. * Experience running laboratory experiments and automated measurement setups using Python scripts. * Basic Python programming skills for test execution, data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting. Our Ideal Candidate: You are enthusiastic about building advanced technology and enjoy solving practical engineering challenges. You are hands-on, self-motivated, and take ownership of your work. You can work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues from different technical backgrounds. You are excited to work at the intersection of hardware development, electronics, optics, manufacturing, and experimental technology. Teamwork is an essential value of our company, and you thrive in a collaborative and fast-learning environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive. Benefits and other perks of working with us: * Competitive salary * Employment stock ownership plan * End-year performance-based bonus * 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis * Career growth opportunities * Opportunities to network and connect About us: QphoX develops next-generation quantum computing technology based on advanced electro-optical and photonic systems. Our mission is to enable scalable quantum computing through innovative hardware solutions that bridge research and real-world applications. We strive to be an inclusive workplace where talented people can learn, grow, and do their best work. We believe diversity of perspectives strengthens our team, drives innovation, and helps us build better technology for the future.

Proxima Fusion

WHO WE ARE Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant. Our concept advances the most mature fusion technology out there, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, through two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris. Our work combines stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets to unlock higher-performance designs that were previously out of reach. Turning these designs into a functioning fusion power plant requires excellence and ownership across every discipline, from physics and engineering to software, manufacturing, law, and business functions. BY JOINING OUR TEAM YOU’LL GET TO * Shape the architecture of the world’s first commercial fusion power plant – Own system-level decisions that determine how a first-of-a-kind energy technology is designed, integrated, and ultimately deployed at scale. * Solve some of the most complex engineering challenges – Work across tightly coupled disciplines (plasma physics, magnets, cryogenics, manufacturing, controls, and more) to resolve critical trade-offs and turn cutting-edge science into a functioning product. * Design real hardware with a pragmatic, fast-moving team from all over the world – Combine advanced simulation and systems thinking with a strong execution mindset, focusing on practical engineering solutions that accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy. YOUR IMPACT As a Laser Aided Plasma diagnostician you will be designing and building some of the most important diagnostics on the Alpha stellarator. This role provides a unique opportunity to work alongside other diagnostic experts, software engineers, fusion scientists, and fusion engineers, making a tangible impact on the future of clean energy. The role will require the management of the full product lifecycle of this important diagnostic form conception, through design, review, testing, installation, calibration, operation and maintenance on the Alpha stellarator. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Lead the design and build of the Thomson Scattering (TS) diagnostic to be deployed on the Alpha stellarator to measure spatial profiles of electron density and temperature. * Lead the design and build of the plasma density diagnostic to be deployed on the Alpha stellarator to measure the line integrated electron density using a laser based two colour or dispersion interferometer. * Develop a detailed diagnostic specification able deliver the measurement performance required. * Work with the engineering team on Alpha to establish a robust implementation of the TS and plasma density diagnostics. * Prepare and execute plans for all the steps required to implement the diagnostic and bring it into operations: design, procure, build, test, install, commission, calibrate, operate and maintain. * Oversee and undertake/delegate/subcontract packages of work as part of the plan to ensure successful completion of the laser based diagnostics. WHO YOU ARE * A Master’s degree or higher in physics, engineering, or equivalent experience. * Have experience using class IV lasers: a high energy (Joule level) pulsed lasers and/or high power CW infra-red single longitudinal mode lasers. * Have worked on at least one laser based diagnostic instrument on a large infrastructure machine (accelerator, telescope, laser or fusion device) * Strong knowledge of geometric optics and light propagation in optical systems. * Experience of designing and building a Thomson scattering system and or an interferometer for a plasma device would be an advantage. * Working knowledge of Python software development and modern tool chains (uv, git etc.) * Experience using optical design software for ray-tracing would be an advantage INTERVIEW PROCESS * Recruiter Interview (30-60 min) * Technical Screening (30 min) * Technical Panel (3x60 min) * CEO call (30 min) This role sits at L2/L3 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.

NavVis

OUR VISION When people use our technology to "bridge the gap" between the physical and digital worlds, they don’t just capture reality - they create a new one. In this new reality, they are smarter, more productive, more streamlined, and more creative - because they have the digital foundation to build the world they want to live in. That’s what NavVis offers in all our products and services: the tools to not just map the world as it is, but to pave the way to a better future. To forge something new. Physical or digital, there is only one reality. And it’s the reality NavVis empowers people to build better.    THE OPPORTUNITY At NavVis, we build the world's most advanced mobile mapping systems; professional-grade hardware that enterprise customers across the globe rely on to capture and digitize physical spaces. Every NavVis VLX and NavVis MLX that ships to a customer is built, calibrated, and quality-checked by our Assembly team. They are the last hands on every device before it reaches the customer, and the quality of what we ship is a direct reflection of how this team works. We are looking for an ambitious Team Lead ready to build on a well documented and certified production process, leading a motivated team of 12 Technicians. We are looking for some one to raise our production standards further and make them the best in the industry. You will bring outside knowledge and drive real operational change. The mandate is broad: reduce cost of production through process excellence, scale output through strategic outsourcing, and shape our brand-new production environment as part of a planned relocation in 2027. It is a scope and autonomy that is rare at a company of our size.   HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT * Own daily production planning and task allocation across the assembly team, meeting throughput targets set in collaboration with your Director and the sales organization. * Develop and grow your team through regular 1:1s, structured career conversations, cultivating a culture of high standards and genuine care for people * Drive cost-of-production down through best-in-class processes, tooling, and modern manufacturing methodologies * Drive the operational integration with external manufacturing partners in close partnership with SCM (Supply Chain Management): designing processes, interfaces, and quality gates. With your team you will onboarding new partners, and managing day-to-day collaboration to streamline in-house and outsourced production. * Lead the shop-floor redesign as part of our 2027 relocation, rethinking production flow from the ground up as a greenfield layout opportunity * Implement and sustain 5S and visual management as a living operational culture and translate improvements in close collaboration with our Production Engineers into durable shop-floor practice * Eliminate recurring shop-floor friction in material flow, handoffs, and inventory planning, in collaboration with SCM * Drive knowledge documentation so critical process knowledge is captured, shared, and up to date * Help us to scale and professionalize our global hardware operations by supporting the setup of service centres in local entities, managing global spare part and material flow together with Logistics, and driving our repair and service capability to excellence.   WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE ROLE * 5+ years leading a production or assembly team in a hardware manufacturing environment * Experience working with contract manufacturers or EMS providers, including supplier qualification and incoming quality control * Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement in a live production context (not only theoretical familiarity) * Strong people leadership track record: developing team members, addressing underperformance directly, and earning team trust * Comfort working within digital production workflows and ERP systems, the ability to learn new tools quickly and improve them thoughtfully * Organized, structured, and calm under pressure; you create stability on the shop floor while driving change * Fluency in English is a must; German is a plus Nice to have: * Experience Odoo, Jira in a production context * Background in precision or electro-mechanical assembly * Experience planning or executing a facility relocation   HOW WE WILL KNOW WE ARE A PERFECT MATCH Your recruiting partner for this role is Sylvie (she/her). You can expect to go through a screening call, and up to 4 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other's growth.   HOW WE WILL KEEP YOU SMILING * It's important to take a break from work! We offer 30 days of paid time off per year * Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy * Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport * We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work! * We offer full visa and relocation support for international candidates * An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility * A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring * Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus  * Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!   ABOUT US NavVis is a technologically-focused, global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. Prominent manufacturers and laser scanning professionals around the world trust our ground-breaking technology, designed to capture and share the built environment as photorealistic digital twins. By bridging the physical and digital worlds, we’re helping organizations make smarter decisions and build more efficient, connected operations.   With over 300 people from around 60 nationalities and offices around the globe, we’re proud to be a truly international and diverse place to work. As a scaling company, we bring together the agility, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset of a startup with the professionalism and reliability of an established enterprise — offering our team the best of both worlds.   You’ll be part of an open culture that values trust, collaboration, and transparency. We are proud of our environment where diverse talent can thrive and where feedback fosters individual growth and development. Do you share our passion for disruptive technology and want to be part of our dynamic journey? At NavVis, you’ll own your projects, bring innovative ideas to life, and have real opportunities to grow your career and be recognized for your impact.   We derive our strength from our diversity. NavVis’ unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of any of these, or other identities, and strongly encourage everyone to apply. Together with you, we build NavVis! If you need assistance at any stage of the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to your recruiting partner(s) for this position.