R&D Sensor Engineer (Photoacoustics Development, Prototyping)

Quantune Technologies GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coffee, drinks & snacks

Job summary

Quantune Technologies GmbH in Berlin seeks a hands-on engineer to own photoacoustic sensor development from prototype to manufacturing. You will prototype, assemble and test sensors, define SOPs for assembly, optical alignment, packaging and QA, and work closely with physicists, technicians and software developers on site.

The role requires a Master-level technical degree and 3–5 years in a similar role, strong German and English, and an Adlershof work permit.

Qualifications

• Technical or Master degree in Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 3–5 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.
• Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented engineer with intrinsic motivation.
• Ownership, clear communication and willingness to walk the extra mile.
• 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.

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.
• Close collaboration with physicists, technicians, engineers, scientists, and developers.
• Report to the CTO and be embedded in a team with support by technical assistants.

Skills

Photoacoustic sensing

Semiconductor packaging

Optics fundamentals

Data analysis

German & English communication

Lab prototyping

On-site work in Berlin

Education

Master degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Your mission

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.

Your profile

• 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.

Why us?

• 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.

About Us

Cutting‑edge Deep Tech made in Berlin – that’s what we do at Quantune. We have developed the world’s smallest mid‑infrared spectrometer. Without compromising sensitivity. Included in a wearable, it will revolutionize pro‑active healthcare: Biomarkers, such as glucose, blood alcohol or lactate can be measured continuously with a purely optical approach. Combined with models, personalized health trajectories tell you the near, mid, and long term impact of your lifestyle on health and well‑being. No pain, no friction, true insights. Quantune’s excellent team builds a new foundation for human health.