0Engineer in the field of surface technologies (m/f/d)
Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 02.10.2026 on stepstone.de

Engineer in the field of surface technologies (m/f/d)

Branch: Humanities Branch: Humanities


WHAT DO NOT IN THE FUTURE – AND IN OUR KARRIERE. COMPONENTS WITH UNS. The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something – for themselves, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. Passion for solutions with light – this is the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Fine Engineering IOF! We conduct application-oriented research in the field of photonics at the traditional optical site Jena. We develop innovative light-based technologies and implement state-of-the-art optical components and systems along the entire process chain – from design and simulation to manufacturing to the integration and application of customer-specific solutions and prototypes. When do you design the future together with us? ?

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WHAT DO NOT IN THE FUTURE – AND IN OUR KARRIERE. COMPONENTS WITH UNS. The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something – for themselves, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. Passion for solutions with light – this is the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Fine Engineering IOF! We conduct application-oriented research in the field of photonics at the traditional optical site Jena. We develop innovative light-based technologies and implement state-of-the-art optical components and systems along the entire process chain – from design and simulation to manufacturing to the integration and application of customer-specific solutions and prototypes. When do you design the future together with us?

In our ''Precision Optical Components and Systems'' department, we develop and implement opto-mechanical systems for applications in astronomy, space and lithography. These are your tasks in detail: Process development for polishing and shape correction of reflective aspheres and free-form optics for applications in instrumentation for space, astronomy and lithography Conducting polishing processes for processing reflective optics from glass and metal performing correction processes using tactile and beam-based techniques (MRF, IBF) on glass and metal optics Application of optical and tactile surface measurement techniques Determination, Evaluation and Documentation of Work Results

Completed university studies in mechanical engineering, precision engineering/production technology or physical technology or comparable qualification Insufficient professional experience (ideally 3 years or more) in the fields of optics production, including chemical-mechanical polishing CMP, ion beam fine machining IBF and/or magnetorheological finishing MRF Safe handling of all MS Office applications Good German and English in Word and Scripture Self-employed, reliable, structured and methodological work Ideal driving licence of class B

Cooperation in excellence research and a wide variety of groundbreaking projects Networking with first-class industrial partners Modern workplaces and laboratories in the state of the art Green involvement in the acquisition of independent tasks Family-friendly work culture with location and time-flexible work and collaboration in a collegial team Family and Occupational Compatibility Support Services: Parental Child Office, Institutional Children's Day Centre, Life Situation Coaching, Homecare / Eldercare Advisory Services etc. Targeted training and development of professional and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer education program Attractive benefits such as occupational pensions, asset-effective benefits, job ticket grant (Germany ticket or VMT ticket) Good access to public transport

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ava Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik IOF
07745  Jena
Germany

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