Development Engineer

SCHOTT AG

$75K — $140K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field; PhD plus.
  • 0-3 years experience in optoelectronic/mechatronic systems and processes.
  • Preferred 3+ years in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with fiber- or cable-based production processes.
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new products and manufacturing processes from concept to production.
  • Design and commission new equipment and production lines for products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product qualification and process validation.
  • Create and maintain required technical documentation for manufacturing processes.
  • Support global operations through problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor technology trends to foster product and process innovation.

Benefits

  • Inclusive corporate culture emphasizing equity and diversity.
  • Access to interesting tasks and challenging projects.
  • Ability to work within motivated and friendly teams.
Full Job Description
Your Contribution

  • Lead the development and industrialization of new products, product variants, and manufacturing processes from concept through pilot production, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Design, specify, validate, and commission equipment, production lines, prototypes, and test systems required for new products and processes.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Production Engineering, Quality, Application Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing to support product qualification, production transfer, process validation, supplier selection, and customer requirements.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design/process FMEAs, validation plans, certifications, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Support global manufacturing operations with problem-solving, continuous improvement initiatives, complaint investigations, and process optimization.
  • Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive developments to drive innovation and continuous product/process improvement.


Your Profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree (PhD a plus) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field, with 0-3 years of experience in optoelectronic/mechatronic systems and processes (lasers, optics, fiber optics, electronics, and mechanical design).
  • Preferred 3+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, including equipment development, precision automation, and equipment specification, procurement, and validation.
  • Experience with fiber- or cable-based production processes, such as optical fibers, electrical wires, wire mesh, textiles, composites, or related manufacturing technologies.
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results.
  • Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to collaborate successfully in a team environment.

Total Compensation (Salary + Bonus) Pay Range: $75,000-$140,000
Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Your Benefits

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application.

We are looking forward to your application.

Your SCHOTT Recruiting Team

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