Location: Put as Dusseldorf region please 🙂

Rate: €65-€85 per hour depending on experience

Duration: Until Feb 26 initially

Our client, a high-tech company revolutionising precision laser processing for the semiconductor industry, is seeking an experienced Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract/freelance basis to join their team in the Dusseldorf region of Germany.

As an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be instrumental in supporting the development and integration of advanced laser cutting systems. This is a remote contract position (with some site visits) that offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge laser technologies in a high-impact industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, model, and document complex opto-mechanical assemblies using Autodesk Inventor

- Integrate optical, mechanical, and thermal systems for laser cutting applications

- Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and design for manufacture

- Collaborate with optical engineers to align mechanical designs with beam path and laser system requirements

- Support the build and testing of prototypes, including hands-on assembly and troubleshooting

- Generate detailed technical drawings and BOMs for manufacturing and suppliers

- Conduct mechanical simulations and stress/thermal analyses as required

- Work closely with suppliers and production partners to ensure quality and manufacturability of components

- Document design processes, test procedures, and technical reports

Requirements:

- Experience in opto-mechanical design or related mechanical engineering role

- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

- Experience in the semiconductor, space or similar industry would be an advantage

- Strong knowledge of opto-mechanical principles, laser systems, and GD&T

- Experience with simulation tools and PDM/PLM systems is advantageous (ideally Vault)

- Excellent communication skills in English; German proficiency is a plus

- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

- High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Does this sound like you? If so and you'd like to apply, please click the link on this advert and I'll call you as soon as possible to discuss the opportunity in more detail.