About this role
A passion for solutions with light – that's the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF ! Based in Jena, a city with a long tradition in optics, we conduct application-oriented research in the field of photonics. We develop innovative light-based technologies and create state-of-the-art optical components and systems along the entire process chain—from design and simulation to manufacturing, integration, and application of customer-specific solutions and prototypes. When will you join us in shaping the future?
Be part of change
The »Functional Surfaces and Coatings« department develops advanced coating processes for optical and photonic applications. To strengthen our team in Jena and Erfurt, we are seeking a technologically skilled individual to develop, optimize, and characterize ALD coating processes. This position combines process development, coating characterization, and the structured handling of research and industrial tasks. For this role, we are seeking a reliable technologist who demonstrates initiative, a willingness to learn, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate coating experiments for optical and functional layers
- Independent development, optimization, and transfer of ALD processes for optical and functional thin films
- Development of robust, reproducible, and economically viable process windows
- Process-oriented operation and continuous further development of the ALD systems in close collaboration with colleagues responsible for maintenance and servicing
- Identify, evaluate, and document process and equipment deviations, as well as systematically investigate their causes
- Derive, implement, and verify sustainable corrective and improvement measures
- Collaborate with internal specialist groups as well as scientific and industrial partners
- Contribute to research and industrial projects, scientific papers, invention disclosures, and project proposals in accordance with your experience and interests