Senior R&D Engineer (Mechatronics & Hardware)(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will bridge the gap between scientific research and industrial production by designing resilient hardware for laser-driven radiation sources and leading complex prototyping.

Requirements

• •Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related field
• •5+ years in R&D hardware development
• •Structured R&D approach and documentation skills
• •Deep understanding of vacuum compatible design
• •Experience with precision mechatronics and alignment
• •Understanding of industry standard product workflows
• •Experience with thermal management and simulation
• •Coding experience for hardware validation (Advantageous)
• •Technical project lead or product owner experience (Advantageous)

Tasks

• •Manage the lifecycle of complex electromechanical modules
• •Translate physics requirements into manufacturable specifications
• •Transition prototype designs into product development
• •Design hardware for high-vacuum and radiation environments
• •Build and troubleshoot hardware in the lab
• •Lead external beamtime testing campaigns
• •Act as technical lead for hardware modules
• •Define architecture and thermal management strategies
• •Conduct concept design and pilot readiness reviews
• •Direct the mechanical design team on drawings
• •Produce detailed technical documentation and test reports
• •Maintain risk registers and design decision logs
• •Collaborate with researchers to define test procedures
• •Interpret experimental data to improve designs

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