Optical Test and Measurement Technician

For our Tech-Center in Berlin-Adlershof, Germany, we are looking for a

Technician – Optical Test and Measurement (m/f/d)

Opportunity to work with a global team of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Professional development opportunities and a chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in optical interconnects for AI applications.

Scope of Position:

The Technician – Optical Test and Measurement is a hands-on technical role within the Optical Components and Integration team, supporting engineers in the development, characterization, and validation of optical components and assemblies.

The technician will primarily be responsible for executing optical measurements on engineering prototypes and early-stage test setups, maintaining measurement equipment, and ensuring reliable and repeatable data generation during development activities.

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Tasks:

• Perform optical measurements on optical components, fiber assemblies, and early-stage prototypes under guidance of development engineers
• Set up, operate, and maintain optical test and measurement equipment (e.g., light sources, power meters, spectrum analyzers, interferometers, alignment stages)
• Support the build-up, modification, and teardown of engineering and early-stage measurement setups
• Execute predefined test procedures and measurement plans for development and validation activities
• Record, organize, and document measurement data in a structured and traceable manner
• Conduct basic data checks (plausibility, repeatability) and flag deviations or issues to responsible engineers
• Support comparative testing, screening measurements, and parameter sweeps on prototype hardware
• Assist in troubleshooting of measurement setups, optical alignment issues, and hardware-related problems
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of optical samples, fixtures, and test hardware
• Follow lab safety rules, ESD guidelines, and internal quality procedures
• Support calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of measurement equipment

Required Education / Background:

• Completed, vocational training, technical education, or equivalent qualification (bachelor’s degree) as
  • Electronics Technician
  • Optics Technician
  • Mechatronics Technician
  • Physics / Engineering laboratory technician
  • or a closely related technical field (e.g. quality control technician/process control technician)
  • German and/or English language skills (at a good conversational level and with technical understanding), Polish would be a plus

Required Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and measurement setups
• Basic understanding of optics and optical components (e.g., fibers, connectors, lenses)
• Ability to follow technical instructions, test procedures, and engineering drawings
• Experience working in a laboratory or prototype environment
• Basic computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office) for documentation and data handling

Desired Requirements:

• Experience with optical measurement equipment used in telecom or datacenter environments
• Familiarity with fiber optic handling, connector cleaning, and optical alignment
• Exposure to engineering or R&D environments (prototype or pre-production phases)
• Basic experience with data visualization or simple scripting tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, Python)
• Understanding of quality, safety, or calibration procedures in laboratory environments.

Soft Skills:

• Careful, structured, and reliable working style
• Ability to work accurately with recurring measurement tasks
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate closely with engineers
• Ability to work independently after initial training
• Openness to learning new tools, setups, and technologies.
• Flexibility to changing/new environments or tasks

 

Join us and take a leading role in shaping the next generation of optical connectivity technologies, working at the intersection of cutting‑edge optical physics, industrial scalability, and system‑level innovation.