Lead Engineer - Optics (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary As Lead/Senior Engineer Optics you will combine your knowledge of optics with other engineering concepts, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer engineering. You will be involved in a large variety of topics ranging from specification development to design testing to analysis. You will be joining an inclusive, cross-functional/cultural and diverse team who care about creating the right solution. We are committed to continuous improvement and sharing technical knowledge and lessons learnt. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, then this could be the next role for you!
At GE Additive, we continue to work every day to bring the transformative power of advanced manufacturing to businesses around the globe. Through our own extensive experience incorporating additive technologies into our production process, we recognize the value and possibilities it brings to modern design and manufacturing challenges.
GE Additive is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Description
Essential responsibilities:

• You will carry accountability for optical engineering projects and responsibilities in design improvement and validation of optical systems and tools including continuous reevaluation of optical design and connected processes
• Statistical design of experiment planning, execution, and analyses
• Development, documentation, and training for Production/Service department in new optical designs/tools/processes
• Coordinating information exchange across platforms and disciplines (e.g., Software, Electronics, Design, QMM, ...)
• Work with Quality Team to measure and improve the component quality (Supplier, Outgoing, ...)

Qualifications / requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Technical knowledge and first years of work experience with optical systems and laser technology
• Relevant experience and industry knowledge in DMLM machines and their optical subsystems (e.g. Laser, Scanner...)
• Collaborative mind-set and pro-active working style
• Business fluent in German and English

Desired Characteristics

• Technical knowledge and experience with additive technology and/or parameter development
• Experience with handling of optics and handling of high-power lasers are a plus
• Programming or optics simulation skills are a plus

What we offer:

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. We are open to discuss part-time working models for this role. As a new joiner to GE Additive we are pleased to be able to offer you the following in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• company pension plan,
• supplemental health insurance,
• long service awards, invalidity, and death insurance,
• holiday storage
• fitness subsidy
• learning platforms
• networks (women's network, mentoring, I&D council, ....)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No