Optical Specialist Design Verification (m/f/d)

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Optical Specialist Design Verification (m/f/d)

Job Function: Research & Development

Location: Tuttlingen, BW, DE, 78532

Work Location (for field-based positions):

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Job ID: 4064

Your mission

• Planning and developing test procedures: You plan test sequences, develop test procedures and estimate the test effort for projects in the areas of endoscopy, exoscopy and surgical imaging. Your goal is to ensure that the products meet the optical specifications.
• Collaborating with Systems Engineering: In the initialisation phase of new product developments, you ensure that requirements are clear and verifiable. Your goal is to establish a solid foundation for development.
• Expertise in optical science: You provide critical expertise in optical science, measurement of optical parameters and optical quality standards. As part of a diverse design verification team, you contribute to technical excellence.
• Conducting tests: You commission or carry out tests yourself, particularly in the prototype phase of a development project. In doing so, you work closely with the development department to achieve optimal results.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: You will work closely with various specialist disciplines such as development, product management, production, regulation and RSB (reprocessing, sterilisation, biocompatibility). Your goal is to ensure smooth and effective collaboration.
• Analysis and documentation of problems: You will analyse and document problems that arise during testing. Your goal is to find solutions and continuously improve the quality of the products.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in physics, optics or a comparable field.
• Experience in the development of optical test methods, the development and/or verification of optical systems.
• Experience in the field of medical devices and the applicable standards (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 8600 or IEC 60601-2-18) is desirable.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Doors, Polarion, PTC (Windchill) or similar.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner.
• Commitment and interest in working in an international team.
• Very good knowledge of German and English.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & mobile working: In many areas, working hours and location can be arranged as required.
• 30 vacation days and various special payments.
• Further training opportunities: Open in-house seminar program, extensive e-learning offering, professional development courses and much more.
• Corporate benefits and bicycle leasing.
• Subsidy for private pension plan and company health management.
• Various childcare options – at the headquarters in Tuttlingen.
• Health, sports, cultural and leisure activities – offers vary depending on location.