We are looking for a talented R&D Engineer (m/f/d) to take ownership of automated test systems, from setup and execution through testing and optimization. In this role, you will combine hands-on laboratory work with system-level understanding to support prototype development, automation, and continuous improvement in a collaborative, multidisciplinary R&D environment. Key Responsibilities:
- System Ownership & Testing: You take ownership of a mid-complexity test system, including its process logic, automation sequences, and testing workflow. You will troubleshoot issues and collaborate with test engineers to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: You work closely with R&D engineers, software developers, chemists and mechanical engineers to support system integration and testing workflows.
- Hands-on Lab Work & Prototype Development: You assemble and modify test setups involving pneumatic and fluidic components (e.g. valves, tubing, fittings). You execute experiments in the lab and support troubleshooting across disciplines.
- Automation & Coding: You write scripts (e.g. in Python) to automate processes and support prototype operation.
- System Testing: You define and execute parameter tuning, calibrations, and exploratory testing to optimize system performance.
- Data Documentation & Analysis: Document test plans and results, analyze findings, and contribute to design decisions and process improvements.
- System-Level Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of how complex automated systems function and interact across fluidics, mechanics, and software layers.