R&D Sensor Engineer (Photoacoustics Development, Prototyping)

Quantune Technologies; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coffee & snacks

Diverse, international team

Job summary

Quantune Technologies in Berlin-Adlershof seeks an engineer to own the development of next‑generation photoacoustic sensors from concept to prototype and scalable manufacturing.

You will work hands-on with bonding, optical alignment, packaging and quality control, collaborating with physicists, technicians and developers. Fluency in German and English is required, and on-site work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Engineering, Physics or related field with hands-on experience.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor packaging.
• Knowledge of photoacoustics and optics fundamentals.
• Experience with MEMS microphone parameters and characterization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prototype and manufacture photoacoustic sensors.
• Carry out bonding, glueing and soldering processes.
• Define SOPs for assembly, alignment, packaging and QC.
• Characterize and evaluate sensors for performance.
• Modify electronics on existing amplifier boards.
• Collaborate with physicists, technicians, engineers and developers.

Skills

Photoacoustic sensor development

Semiconductor packaging

Optical alignment

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

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.

Dein Profil

• 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.

Warum wir?

• 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.