Merck KGaA Posted August 15, 2026

Optical R&D technician f/h

Montbonnot Saint-Martin, France FULL_TIME

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About this opportunity

Your missions: 

The position is integrated into the Innovation Team, reporting to the Head of Innovation, to support R&D engineers in the development of optical and optomechanical experimental setups:

Participate in the development and the optimization of advanced optical systems for semiconductor inspection and metrology applications with our innovation team.

Conduct experiments, collect and analyze data to validate performance and reliability of optical components and systems.

Assist in the design, assembly, and testing of experimental setups.

Troubleshoot and diagnose optical system issues to ensure optimal functionality.

Contribute to the documentation of processes and procedures.

Manage the optical laboratory, ensuring efficient organization and safety.

Your Profile:

Bachelor, IUT, BTS degree in Optics, Photonics, or a related field.

Hands-on experience (3-5 years minimum) with optical components, optomechanical set-ups, lasers, detectors, and imaging systems.

Strong organizational skills.

Fluency in French and/or English with knowledge of the other language.

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Job details

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Location
Montbonnot Saint-Martin, France
Employment type
FULL_TIME

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