What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) position at adtran?
Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! We are currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) in the field of Mechanics and Packaging to join our Advanced Technology team in Berlin, Germany. If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building a future together with our employees, consider applying. As a Senior Engineer Mechanics and Packaging, you will play a key role in developing, designing and validating precision mechanics for electro-optical test-setups and next-generation transceiver packages. You will help design advanced test methods, optimize lab environments, and contribute to cutting-edge research projects that shape the future of optical communication technologies. Principle duties and essential functions Definition and design of mechanical building blocks and test stations for evaluation of chip- and package-level optical transceiver component Interfacing with contract manufacturers for fabrication of mechanical parts according to requirements CAD of mechanical parts and simulation/optimization of thermal and mechanical properties on component and system level Development of packaging and housing solutions for electro-optical components and support of assembly processes Act as internal subproject lead for advanced R&D initiatives Present technical results at internal reviews, conferences, and stakeholder meetings Support the transfer of research outcomes into product development Knowledge, skills and experience required Master’s or Diploma in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field 3 years of work experience (industrial experience preferred) Proficiency in CAD, thermal and mechanical simulation tools (e.g. Ansys) Experience in packaging of optical or electronic components Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (German is a plus) Strategic thinker with an innovative and proactive mindset Experience with integrated circuits and micro-optical/photonic components (preferable) Familiarity with assembly and packaging/SMT processes (of advantage) Knowledge of test and qualification processes of high-speed optical transceivers (preferable) Benefits Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment Strong team-oriented and friendly work culture Flexible working hours model and the possibility of mobile working Internal training program Kindergarten allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.