R&D Sensor Engineer (Photoacoustics Development, Prototyping)

Quantune Technologies GMBH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coffee and snacks

Job summary

Quantune Technologies GMBH in Berlin–Adlershof seeks an experienced engineer to own the development of photoacoustic sensor generations from sketch to integration in laser spectrometers. You will prototype, define SOPs for assembly, optical alignment, packaging and quality control, and collaborate with scientists and technicians.

Requirements: technical or Master degree in engineering/physics, 3–5 years in a similar role, hands-on semiconductor packaging and a solid grasp of photoacoustics,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years professional experience in a similar position.
• Hands-on expertise in semiconductor packaging and assembly processes.
• Good knowledge of photoacoustics and optics.
• Familiarity with data evaluations and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Development, prototyping and manufacturing of photoacoustic sensors.
• Definition of SOPs for assembly, optical alignment, packaging and quality control.
• Characterization and evaluation of photoacoustic sensors.
• Modification of electronic components on existing amplifier electronics.
• Report to CTO and collaborate with scientists, technicians and developers.

Skills

Semiconductor packaging

Photoacoustics & optics

MEMS microphone characterization

Data evaluation

Hands-on engineering

Education

Technical or Master degree in Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

You are at the core of our Sensor R&D labs. You take ownership for developing new photoacoustic sensor generations from the sketch to integration into a fully functional laser spectrometer, for building prototypes, and for defining their scalable manufacturing routes.

• Development, prototyping and manufacturing of photoacoustic sensors.
• Responsibility for bonding, glueing and soldering processes.
• Definition of SOPs for assembly, optical alignment, packaging and quality control.
• Characterization and evaluation of photoacoustic sensors.
• Modification of electronic components on existing amplifier electronics.
• Close collaboration with physicists, technicians, engineers, scientists, and developers.
• You report to the CTO and are embedded in a team with support by technical assistants.

• Technical or Master degree in Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar
• At least three to five years professional experience in a similar position in a company / startup.
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in semiconductor packaging.
• Good knowledge of the fundamentals of photoacoustics and optics.
• Knowledge of MEMS microphone parameters and their characterization techniques.
• Understanding of computer-driven data evaluations.
• You are a hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented engineer with intrinsic motivation.
• You take ownership, communicate clearly and are willing to walk the extra mile.
• A thorough and independent work ethic, reliability, and team spirit.
• Ability to work on-site in Adlershof (no remote work) with an existing work permit for Germany.
• Proficiency in German and English.

• Contribute to cutting-edge tech development for a truly meaningful product.
• Learn from an excellent team of experienced scientists, engineers, and software developers.
• Enjoy a start-up atmosphere with room for ideas, an open corporate culture and a diverse, international team.
• Strong coffee, refreshing drinks, healthy snacks, and sweet treats.
• A competitive salary based on your experience.