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Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer

Vibration testing and data analysis platform

Zerspanungsmechaniker - Frästechnik

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Darmstadt, Germany
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsPrecision Machining & Toolmaking

About the job

Requirements
  • A completed vocational qualification as a machining mechanic is required, ideally with a milling specialization.
  • Several years of experience operating CNC-controlled milling machines, such as Heidenhain or Siemens, are required.
  • Sound knowledge of CAM programming, ideally using a commonly used CAM system, is required.
  • Experience optimizing machining processes and CNC programs is required.
  • Experience machining complex precision components on 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines is required.
  • Proficiency in reading technical drawings and manufacturing documentation is required.
  • Good knowledge of quality inspection and metrology is required.
  • The candidate must work independently, systematically, and with a focus on quality.
  • The candidate must be willing to work a two-shift schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Independently set up, operate, and program CNC milling machines.
  • Create, optimize, and run in CNC programs.
  • Create and adapt CAM programs for efficient machining of complex components.
  • Select suitable tools and optimize machining strategies.
  • Manufacture precision parts according to drawings and technical specifications.
  • Monitor and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
  • Inspect the quality of manufactured components using modern measuring equipment.
  • Work closely with production planning, design, and quality assurance.
  • Maintain and care for the machines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Teamwork, reliability, and flexibility are desired.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

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Headquarters

Darmstadt, Germany

Founded

1942

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What believers are saying

  • Fusion-LN 12-channel modules ship now, expanding HBK's sound-and-vibration installed base.
  • Sentech strengthens HBK across aerospace, energy, defence, and industrial accounts.
  • HBK's Spectris backing supports acquisition funding and broader cross-selling into adjacent test markets.

What critics are saying

  • US regulators still must clear Sentech; failure kills the August 2026 expansion plan.
  • Sentech's 86 employees across Pennsylvania and North Carolina complicate integration before year-end 2026.
  • HBK still fights established rivals in aerospace and industrial sensing, compressing pricing and margins.

What makes Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer unique

  • Fusion-LN back-compatibility lets LAN-XI customers upgrade without forklift replacement.
  • Sentech adds LVDT, RVDT, and speed sensing to HBK's embedded portfolio.
  • HBK spans sensing, testing, modelling, and simulation for product-development workflows.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Training Programs
  • Mentorship Program
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

HBK World
Aug 1st, 2026
HBK announces acquisition of Sentech

HBK has signed an agreement to acquire Sentech, a leading provider of precision position and speed sensing technologies, strengthening our capabilities in embedded sensing across aerospace, energy, defence, and industrial markets.

Process and Control Today Ltd
Mar 18th, 2026
The next generation in sound and vibration data acquisition.

The next generation in sound and vibration data acquisition. 18/03/2026 HBK - Hottinger, Bruel & Kjaer Designed to meet the evolving needs of engineers and researchers, Hottinger Brüel & Kjær's (HBK) latest innovation in sound and vibration measurement - Fusion-LN - has expanded its product line with a 12-channel module, which is available now for delivery. Fusion-LN introduces a streamlined approach to data acquisition, supporting applications across aerospace and defence, telecom, audio, industrial, and automotive sectors. Its modular design and intuitive interface enable users to adapt quickly to changing test requirements without compromising accuracy or reliability. A key function is that owners of HBK's LAN-XI data acquisition tool can preserve current capabilities and past investments, as Fusion-LN has backwards compatibility with LAN-XI. Operators are now also able to place Fusion-LN modules - combined with LAN-XI modules - in the same frame, which provides a seamless upgrade and allows them to expand their system, instead of replacing it. As industries face increasing demands for precision and efficiency, Fusion-LN provides engineers with a platform to simplify complex measurement tasks, while ensuring scalability for their future challenges.

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