Masters Internship (m/f/d) Optical Metrology

ficonTEC Service; Achim; Vor Ort; EUR 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Mentoring by engineers

Hands-on metrology equipment

Future master's working student option

Zusammenfassung

ficonTEC Service GmbH in Germany is offering a 6-month full-time Master’s Internship in Optical Metrology. You will work with state-of-the-art optical measurement systems and test benches, supporting R&D and Operations to ensure high-quality components before production.

The role provides hands-on experience in industrial optical metrology, mentoring from experienced engineers, and opportunities to continue as a Master’s Working Student up to 80 hours per month after completion.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a Master’s degree in a technical field (Physics/Optical Eng/Photonics/EE/ME/Mechatronics).
• Strong interest in optical systems and metrology.
• Be careful, reliable and capable of repeatable work.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Assist in inspection and qualification of components using optical metrology equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D and Operations to ensure quality and reliability.
• Document findings and maintain inspection records.
• Support testing benches, calibration, and data collection.
• Participate in continuous improvement of inspection procedures.
• Contribute to long-term projects and thesis-related activities.

Kenntnisse

Optical systems

Precision measurements

Metrology

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's in Physics

Master's in Optical Engineering

Master's in Photonics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

About ficonTEC

ficonTEC Service GmbH is an innovative high-tech company that has quickly established itself in a highly specialized market since 2001. With continuous growth and innovative development, we are a recognized market leader in the automated assembly and testing of optoelectronic components and (hybrid) photonic devices. Our company develops advanced solutions such as high-precision die bonding, fiber alignment, and laser soldering systems, which are critical for manufacturing cutting‑edge photonic devices like LiDAR sensors, high-speed data transceivers, and silicon photonics. These technologies are paving the way for advancements in telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, and medical diagnostics.

Are you currently pursuing your Master's degree and looking for an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real high-tech environment? Gain hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑year optical measurement systems, work alongside experienced engineers, and contribute to the quality of cutting‑edge photonic technologies. Become part of our strong and experienced R&D team!

Master's Internship (m/f/d) Optical Metrology
Employment Model:
The position is offered as a 6-month full-time internship

Upon successful completion of the internship and based on mutual agreement, you will have the opportunity to continue as a Master's Working Student for up to 80 hours per month. This creates an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to long‑term projects, and potentially support future thesis‑related activities.

About ficonTEC

ficonTEC Service GmbH is an innovative high-tech company that has quickly established itself in a highly specialized market since 2001. With continuous growth and innovative development, we are a recognized market leader in the automated assembly and testing of optoelectronic components and (hybrid) photonic devices. Our company develops advanced solutions such as high-precision die bonding, fiber alignment, and laser soldering systems, which are critical for manufacturing cutting‑edge photonic devices like LiDAR sensors, high-speed data transceivers, and silicon photonics. These technologies are paving the way for advancements in telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, and medical diagnostics.

Are you currently pursuing your Master's degree and looking for an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real high-tech environment? Gain hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑year optical measurement systems, work alongside experienced engineers, and contribute to the quality of cutting‑edge photonic technologies. Become part of our strong and experienced R&D team!

Master's Internship (m/f/d) Optical Metrology
Employment Model:
The position is offered as a 6-month full-time internship

Upon successful completion of the internship and based on mutual agreement, you will have the opportunity to continue as a Master's Working Student for up to 80 hours per month. This creates an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to long‑term projects, and potentially support future thesis‑related activities.

Your Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interest in optical systems, precision measurements and metrology
• Careful and detail-oriented, with a high level of reliability and commitment to accurate, repeatable work.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Hands‑on laboratory experience with optical measurement systems or scientific instrumentation
• Knowledge of optics, imaging systems, cameras, lasers, spectroscopy, interferometry, or related technologies.
• Experience with data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar software.
• Basic understanding of quality management principles and statistical evaluation of measurement data.
• German language skills are an advantage.

About this role & responsibilities

In this role, you will support the inspection and qualification of incoming components using advanced optical measurement systems and dedicated test benches. Working closely with experts from R&D and Operations, you will gain hands‑on experience in industrial optical metrology and precision measurements within a high-tech photonics environment. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the quality and reliability of critical components before they enter production.

• Perform optical and functional inspections of incoming components using state‑of‑the‑year optical test benches and metrology equipment.
• Evaluate measurement results against technical specifications and acceptance criteria and document findings
• Identify and report non-conforming components and support root‑cause investigations where required.
• Prepare test samples and maintain accurate inspection and measurement records.
• Perform routine verification, calibration checks, and basic maintenance of testing equipment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of inspection methods, test procedures, and documentation processes.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Operations teams to ensure an efficient and reliable incoming goods inspection process.

We offer

• Competitive remuneration options
• A challenging internship in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑year optical metrology and testing equipment.
• Mentoring from experienced engineers and researchers.
• The opportunity to work on production‑critical inspection systems with direct impact on product quality.
• Opportunity to build valuable industry experience for your future career in photonics and engineering.
• Opportunity to continue as a Master's Working Student after successful completion of the internship.

You can find out more about ficonTEC here:
www.ficontec.com