Development Engineer Microscopy (AFM / SNOM) (all genders)

attocube systems GmbH

Nanofactory, GermanyPosted 2 months agoFull-time

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Introduction

At attocube, we develop some of the world’s most precise microscopy and nanopositioning systems — technologies that advance research in materials science, optics, nanotechnology, and quantum physics worldwide. In this role, you will take on a key position: you will connect technological innovation with real customer needs and ensure that our high-end AFM/CFM/SNOM systems not only function reliably, but set new standards. Your contribution will have a direct impact on product maturity, scalability, and the user experience of leading research teams around the globe.

Your Responsibilities and Duties

Development and integration of new features, modules, and sensors into microscopy systems
Evaluation of overall system performance across mechanics, optics, electronics, and software
Analysis of customer requirements, execution of laboratory verifications, and validation of new use cases
Close collaboration with the Application Lab, Software, Electronics, Mechanics, and PMO teams
Support during production transfer and industrialization (design for assembly, documentation)
Troubleshooting, functional optimization, and stability analysis at the system level
Support of new system variants from prototype phase through to series production

Your Skills and Qualifications

Completed degree in physics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, optics/photonics, or a related field; a PhD is a plus
Experience with high-precision measurement or microscopy systems (AFM, SNOM, optical methods)
Know-how in application development, system integration, or industrialization of complex instruments
Basic understanding of software APIs, SDK structures, and UI/UX concepts
Strong customer and application focus, with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to software, production, and application teams
Hands-on mindset, deep technical understanding, and willingness to test and optimize systems in practice
Confident written and spoken communication skills in English

What we Offer

An exciting job at an internationally active, established medium-sized company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
Flexibility for goal- and result-oriented work in a collegial, open and respectful work environment
We support freedom & flexibility in terms of working hours and home office as well as 30 vacation days a year
A good induction is very important to us. An individual onboarding and an attoBuddy are at your side
We support lifelong learning with targeted training opportunities
Ultra-modern office building with good connections to the Munich S-Bahn network, employee parking, JobRad and bicycle parking as well as shower facilities
Corporate benefits offer employees a wide range of discounts
Fun should not be neglected either, which is why we organize several company and team events
We support your health with our attoCare, company pension plan and health days
Fresh fruit and drinks are free of charge and the daily fresh meals in our company restaurant are subsidized.
EGYM membership

Final sentence

Become part of our team and help us shape microscopy technologies that enable new scientific breakthroughs worldwide.

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Rachel Howlett