CAD engineer for laser development, opto-mechanics and vacuum

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a mechanical engineer to focus on the design of opto-mechanics and vacuum systems. Key responsibilities include designing mechanical assemblies, developing optical setups, and coordinating workshops. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering and experience with vacuum systems. The position offers a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and a family-friendly culture, encouraging both men and women to apply.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Health management

Occupational pension provision

Financial supplement for public transport

Qualifikationen

• Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronic, technical physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in designing vacuum chambers and motorized setups.
• Understanding of optical setups in laser engineering.

Aufgaben

• Design mechanical assemblies using CAD.
• Develop optical setups, lasers, in-vacuum components.
• Coordinate with internal and external workshops.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical engineering

Optical setups

Vacuum systems design

CAD engineering software

Basic German communication

Ausbildung

University degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

NX

Inventor

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Work group

MPL

Area of research

Technik

Starting date

12.12.2025

Job description

DESY

We are seeking for a mechanical engineer with strong background in the design of opto‑mechanics, laser systems, and/or vacuum systems. One of the main tasks will be the development of novel mechanical hardware for our high‑performance laser systems and the future plasma injector, including scientific optical setups, laser packaging and the design of vacuum systems for our laser‑plasma electron sources. In addition, the candidate has to coordinate manufacturing with internal and external workshops and has to represent his designs for the project in meetings with our partners. DESY offers a very vivid, excellent and inspiring work environment. In the group MPL, we work in teams of interdisciplinary, international experts. Our innovative projects offer great potential for professional development.

About your role

• Design of mechanical assemblies using CAD
• Design and development of optical setups, lasers, in‑vacuum components and vacuum chambers
• Technical coordination with internal and external workshops
• Maintenance and documentation of large scale facility CAD models
• Documentation and assembly instructions
• Hands‑on testing of prototypes and installation of final assemblies

About you

• Successfully completed university degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronic, technical physics or a related field or equivalent qualification
• Experience in the design of vacuum chambers and motorized in‑vacuum setups
• Basic understanding of optical setups, preferably in the context of a laser engineering
• Excellent skills in common CAD engineering software (NX, Inventor, Autocad, or similar)
• Excellent communication skills in English and basic level technical German to communicate with internal technical groups

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well‑being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part‑time, job‑sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family‑friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV‑AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland‑Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

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DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part‑time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

Deutsches Elektronen‑Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung | Notkestraße 85 | 22607 Hamburg
Phone: [phone]‑3392

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.