Laboratory Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D)

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We are currently looking for a highly motivated Laboratory Engineer Advanced Technology (M/F/D) managing the Advanced Technology laboratory in Meiningen.

Adtran is a leading manufacturer of optical connectivity solutions from access to long-haul with a strong presence in Europe. Future technologies and new products are prepared by its Advanced Technology department operating a large research laboratory equipped with latest generation high-performance devices. Close cooperation with the adjacent R&D laboratory offers unparalleled opportunities to realize complex experimental setups.

If you want to be a part of our growing company that is driven by innovation and is focused on building the future together with our employees, consider applying.

Principle duties and essential funct ions

Responsibility for the organization and operational capability of the laboratory

Setting up experimental assemblies in the laboratory and conducting experiments in the framework of our research on optical transmission systems, sub-systems and distributed fiber sensing with focus on the physical layer

Supporting team members in selecting suitable devices and designing experimental setups

Ensuring reliable measurements (calibration of measurement devices)

Implementing required laser safety measures

Support in national and international projects

Solid knowledge and experience in several of the following fields:

Technologies for increasing capacity of optical communication systems (multi-band transmission, space-division multiplexing)

Transmission experiments in laboratory environments

Techniques for monitoring signal quality in optical networks

Joint data communication and distributed fiber sensing

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related area

Good programming skills with focus on laboratory automatization

Good knowledge in optical transmission technologies and optical fiber effects

Laboratory experience in optical sub-system and system characterization

Ideally experience in some of the following topics:

Coherent optical transmission and optical modulation

Optical amplification and switching

Monitoring of signal quality in an optical network

Good presentation and communication skills

Innovative, highly motivated personality

Fluent written and oral English language skills, fluency in German is a plus

Innovative, constructive and application oriented

Benefits

Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment

Team-oriented, friendly work culture

Flexible working hours model

Internal training program

Fitness, commuting and kindergarten allowances as well as drinks and fruits for free

Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products