Photonics Prototyping Engineer – Build & Test Innovations

MicroAlign; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

MicroAlign is a photonics-focused company in Eindhoven seeking a hands-on Prototyping Engineer to design, build and test novel prototypes for customer projects. You will blend mechanical, electronic and software work, turning concepts into working demonstrations with manufacturability in mind.

We value an entrepreneurial mindset, strong collaboration with customers, and a track record of delivering functional prototypes quickly.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in prototyping or product development.
• Portfolio of self-initiated or professional projects showing end-to-end prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop functional prototypes from concept to working solution, including mechanical, electronic, and software.
• Use CAD to create 3D models, assemblies and drawings for fabrication.
• Write clean code to control, simulate, or test prototype behaviour (Python, C/C++, Arduino).
• Integrate sensors, actuators, microcontrollers and power systems into prototypes.
• Collaborate with customers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate feasibility with manufacturability and scalability in mind.
• Document designs, experiments and results clearly for internal and customer use.
• Stay up-to-date with fab technologies (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC).

Skills

CAD proficiency

Embedded programming

Electronics knowledge

Prototype fabrication

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Python

C/C++

3D printing

Laser cutting

Job description

MicroAlign is a photonics-focused company in Eindhoven seeking a hands-on Prototyping Engineer to design, build and test novel prototypes for customer projects. You will blend mechanical, electronic and software work, turning concepts into working demonstrations with manufacturability in mind.

We value an entrepreneurial mindset, strong collaboration with customers, and a track record of delivering functional prototypes quickly.