Your mission

Take ownership of our laser diodes – from materials to customers

Location: Dortmund, Germany

Employment type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Salary: EUR 50,000–65,000 gross per year

If you enjoy understanding a product down to the smallest detail and following issues through to resolution, we look forward to getting to know you.

Ownership of an assigned product line and a detailed understanding of its materials, components, specifications, performance and applications
Planning, coordination and execution of product qualification and reliability testing, including evaluation of results and preparation of qualification reports
Analysis of measurement and production data to assess product performance, investigate deviations and support improvements
Coordination of the initial release of new materials and products into production
Creation and maintenance of technical product documentation, including specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), bills of process (BOPs) and release records
Creation and maintenance of part numbers as well as product and material master data, ensuring accuracy, consistency and traceability
Maintenance of product line information, including material classifications and product variants
Cross-departmental coordination of technical product changes, ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation and product information
Gradual takeover of technical support for our Sales team and customers, including clarifying requirements and preparing product data and analyses

Your profile

Technical background in photonics, gained through education or relevant professional experience
Familiarity with semiconductor lasers, optoelectronic components or related photonic products
Experience in product characterisation, qualification, reliability testing or measurement data analysis
Confident use of appropriate analytical tools to evaluate measurement and production data
Strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in how every material, component and process step affects the final product
A strong sense of ownership and the drive to investigate discrepancies thoroughly and follow issues through to resolution
Careful handling of technical documentation and data
Independent, systematic working style and effective coordination across departments
Ability to explain technical findings clearly to colleagues and customers
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken

Nice to Have

Experience in product line management, product engineering, qualification or a similar technical role
Experience with MES/ERP systems

Why us?

Innolume was among the first companies to successfully commercialize quantum-dot semiconductor devices. With our two in-house MBE reactors and our expertise in quantum-well and quantum-dot laser technology, we are at the forefront of photonics innovation. As we move towards volume production, this role offers the rare opportunity to understand a high-tech product in every detail and shape it throughout its entire lifecycle.

What We Offer

Real product ownership with a direct impact on the quality and success of our laser diodes
A structured onboarding and the opportunity to expand your area of responsibility step by step
An international, multicultural team with flat hierarchies
Short decision-making paths and close collaboration across departments
Individual training and continuous learning opportunities
Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
From the 7th month of employment, additional benefits

Help us bring the next generation of laser diodes to volume production. Send us your application, including your earliest possible start date and notice period, to jobs@innolume.com.

We look forward to receiving your application.