Founded in 1981 in the heart of Bavaria, the Mühlbauer Group has grown to become a world-leading company specialising in parts and systems, semiconductor products, document solutions and security system equipment, as well as innovative electromobility technologies. With over 4,000 employees and technology centres in Germany, Malaysia, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USA and Serbia, as well as 35 sales and service locations worldwide, the company has a strong global network of expertise. As a family-owned company, we prioritise making our employees feel at home. Based at our headquarters in Roding, Bavaria, you can enjoy a high quality of life, affordable housing and short commutes. The Mühlbauer Academy also offers excellent training opportunities and exciting international career prospects.
Your tasks:
* Design and optimise machine vision systems for die inspection, including illumination concepts, imaging optics, camera selection, and image analysis algorithms
* Characterise optical and physical properties of semiconductor materials with regard to defect detection and dimensional measurement
* Develop and validate physical models describing forces, vibrations, and mechanical tolerances within sorting machinery
* Perform cleanroom particle analyses, assess contamination risks, and support process qualification and cleanliness protocols
* Conduct measurement uncertainty analyses and calibration campaigns for metrology-grade inspection systems
* Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and software developers to translate physical insights into machine design specifications
* Document experimental results, derive conclusions, and communicate findings to both internal teams and customers
Your profile:
* A university degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
* A strong foundation in optics and photonics, including geometrical optics, optical system design, spectroscopy, or imaging
* A solid understanding of classical mechanics, including dynamics, kinematics, and force analysis
* Experience in experimental work and laboratory measurements, with a careful and systematic approach to data collection
* Familiarity with semiconductor materials, surface properties, reflectance, and the physical origins of defects in dies
* Experience in precision measurement, including traceability, uncertainty budgets, and calibration of optical or mechanical instruments
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex physical concepts into clear language for engineers, developers, and management
* A structured and precise working style, applying scientific rigour to documentation, measurement, and experimental design
We offer:
* Attractive additional financial benefits such as holiday pay and health bonus
* Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance
* Individual support from the Mühlbauer Academy through internal and external training programmes
* Employee events (e.g. Christmas party, visit to a folk festival and barbecue)
* International working environment - opportunities for temporary assignments abroad
* At the Roding site, you can also expect: low-cost catering in the company canteen, the company´s own fitness studio
* You can find many more benefits on our homepage
Have we raised your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your application!
If you have any questions about the position or are currently in an employment relationship and would like to clarify in a personal interview whether we offer the right conditions for you before you apply, we will be happy to help. Of course, we guarantee absolute discretion.
Simply contact us and we will arrange a telephone appointment to discuss all the details individually.
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Tugce Zabun will be happy to answer your questions at +49 9461/ 952-2395