Full-Time
Production Engineer
Ultra-Precision Machining
Posted on 8/19/2026
TRUMPF
Venture capital arm investing early-stage deep-tech
No salary listed
Ditzingen, Germany
Remote
Daily presence on the shop floor is required.
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- A completed degree in materials science, materials engineering, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical qualifications.
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, materials metrology, and optical metrology.
- Relevant experience supporting manufacturing or assembly, production scheduling, or change management.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Analytical and conceptual abilities for systematically addressing complex technical questions.
- Fluent German and proficient written and spoken English.
- SAP ERP knowledge in R/3 or S/4 is advantageous.
- Support the development of prototypes and new ultra-precision manufacturing processes, with a focus on diamond turning and milling, through daily shop-floor presence.
- Coordinate prototype manufacturing, new product launches, and feasibility studies with development, design, and coating teams.
- Identify design, functional, and material problems in components and provide concrete feedback to development to ensure manufacturable designs.
- Independently design, document, and communicate manufacturing projects from requirements gathering and action planning through presenting results to supervisors and development colleagues.
- Manage the selection, qualification, and introduction of new manufacturing and measurement methods, assemblies, and components, including change management for ongoing products.
- Equivalent practical qualifications in place of a completed degree.
- SAP ERP knowledge in R/3 or S/4.
TRUMPF Venture is the corporate venture capital arm of the TRUMPF Group that invests globally in early-stage deep-tech startups aligned with TRUMPF’s core business. It evaluates strategic fit, potential for technology leverage, differentiated business models, an experienced management team, and risk-adjusted returns, and it supports portfolio companies with access to TRUMPF’s resources. Unlike traditional funds, it seeks strategic value in addition to financial returns by connecting startups to TRUMPF’s products, manufacturing capabilities, and ecosystem. Its goal is to back early deep-tech firms that enhance TRUMPF’s core business and speed up joint development, creating value for both TRUMPF and its portfolio companies.
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Total Funding
$498.6M
Headquarters
Ditzingen, Germany
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Order intake rose 7% to €4.5 billion in fiscal 2025/26, improving visibility.
- US sales jumped 16% to about €760 million, making America TRUMPF's largest market.
- Cutlite and Mate widen product coverage quickly, increasing cross-sell into sheet-metal fabrication.
What critics are saying
- Germany sales fell 6% to about €660 million in fiscal 2025/26, weakening home demand.
- China sales fell 7% to about €450 million, leaving TRUMPF exposed to regional slowdown.
- Headcount dropped to 16,960 from 18,303, signaling restructuring pressure before October 15 results.
What makes TRUMPF unique
- TRUMPF owns EUV light source technology for ASML, a scarce semiconductor bottleneck.
- TRUMPF and Cutlite announced August 7, 2026, expanding high-power, large-format laser cutting.
- TRUMPF and Mate signed July 15, 2026, broadening tooling beyond TRUMPF machines.
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TRUMPF expands its laser cutting portfolio with the acquisition of Cutlite See translation
German high-tech supplier Trumpf is acquiring 80% of Italian laser cutting machine manufacturer Cutlite Penta from parent company El.En for approximately €21 million. El.En will retain a 20% shareholding for several years. Cutlite, based in Prato with 190 employees, specialises in custom-built large-format cutting machines using high-power lasers. The deal involves an initial payment of roughly €13 million at closing, with the remainder determined by December 2029 financial statements. Cutlite will operate as an independent brand, maintaining its manufacturing, sales, and service facilities. Trumpf plans to enhance Cutlite's capabilities to expand its sheet metal fabrication offerings. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
TRUMPF to acquire Cutlite Penta S.p.A. With the planned acquisition of Cutlite Penta S.p.A., TRUMPF is expanding its portfolio in large-format and high-power laser cutting, especially for customized applications and oversized tube systems. "This partnership enables us to expand our market presence, leverage combined strengths, and drive industry-leading innovation in fiber laser cutting technology while maintaining the established customer relationships and service quality that define both organizations," said Tom Schneider, CTO at TRUMPF Machine Tools. The brand, its manufacturing in Italy, and its service expertise will continue, backed by the global TRUMPF network. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
TRUMPF named recipient of the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize. July 28, 2026 For decades, TRUMPF has combined technological innovation with visionary leadership, creating transformative solutions that have advanced manufacturing, Optica notes in presenting the company with the award. IMAGE: TRUMPF TRUMPF has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize. The Optica i4 Prize recognizes individuals and organizations whose achievements reflect Optica's core values of Innovation, Integrity, Inclusion, and Impact. The award honors leaders who have made lasting contributions to the optics and photonics industry through technological excellence, business leadership, and commitment to advancing the field. This year, the Optica i4 Prize received more than 30 nominations from leaders across the global optics and photonics community. Following a rigorous review process, TRUMPF was selected by the 2026 Optica i4 Prize Jury, composed of members of the Optica Corporate Engagement Council: Reinhard Voelkel (Chair), Michael Lebby (Past Chair), Aleksandra Boskovic, Simon Schwinger, Joseph Spilman, and Natarajan Subrahmanyan. For more than a century, TRUMPF has been at the forefront of industrial innovation. Today, the company is recognized as one of the world's leading providers of machine tools, laser technology, electronics, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Through its pioneering work in industrial lasers, semiconductor manufacturing technologies, and smart factory solutions, TRUMPF has helped shape the modern manufacturing landscape and enabled advances across industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and microelectronics. "TRUMPF exemplifies the values that the Optica i4 Prize was created to recognize," said Jose Pozo, Chief Technology Officer at Optica. "For decades, the company has combined technological innovation with visionary leadership, creating transformative solutions that have advanced manufacturing, strengthened the global photonics ecosystem, and generated lasting impact across industries." The award will be presented during the Global Photonics Economic Forum (GPEF) 2026, which will take place in Málaga, Spain, on 24 September 2026. The ceremony will be hosted by Caroline Boudoux, Chair of the Optica Awards Council. The Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize will be presented by Gisele Bennett, President of Optica, during a ceremony attended by leaders from across the global optics and photonics industry. The award will be accepted on behalf of TRUMPF by Hagen Zimer, Chief Executive Officer for Laser Technology and Member of the Managing Board at TRUMPF, representing the company in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the global optics and photonics industry. The Optica i4 Prize is an annual recognition that celebrates individuals and companies that have made outstanding contributions to the global optics and photonics industry.
TRUMPF to receive 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize. TRUMPF has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Optica i4 Corporate Achievement Prize, an annual recognition that celebrates individuals and companies that have made outstanding contributions to the global optics and photonics industry. "TRUMPF exemplifies the values that the Optica i4 Prize was created to recognize," said Jose Pozo, chief technology officer at Optica. "For decades, the company has combined technological innovation with visionary leadership, creating transformative solutions that have advanced manufacturing, strengthened the global photonics ecosystem, and generated lasting impact across industries." The award will be presented during the Global Photonics Economic Forum 2026, which will take place in Málaga, Spain, on Sept. 24, 2026. It will be accepted on behalf of TRUMPF by Hagen Zimer, CEO for laser technology and member of the company's managing board.