System Engineer Optical Sensors (m/d/f) - temporary until 30.04.2026

Garching, Bavaria, Germany – ams Sensors Germany GmbH

What we expect

Responsible for product definition, requirements identification, architectural choices, related to optical sensors in consumer applications
Drive the implementation of Proof of Concept (POC) and customer demos. Hands-on support of hardware and software development. Study of mechanical solutions and system integration of demo material
Feasibility study of new products in innovative optical sensing application spaces
Define and deliver comprehensive competitive analysis with electrical measurements and physical teardowns
Coordinate and interface with other cross-functional teams, i.e. IC-architects, IC design, packaging, applications engineering, test development, project management, field applications, etc. to develop complex, integrated system level solutions
Technical Interface to customers on system level and device level

Who we are looking for

University degree in Electronics, Physics or comparable, ideally with experience in the semiconductor industry, with focus on optical sensors applications
Technical problem solving and analytics skills at Integrated Circuit (IC) system board level, spanning across software and hardware
Familiarity with software programming, e.g. Python, C++, Matlab
Strong analytical and technical background on mixed-signal solutions, understanding of circuits and systems
Familiarity with standard and optical lab equipment, validation and test methodology, data analysis
Experience in light sensing, camera imaging, Time-Of-Flight (TOF) sensors and complex system platform development for consumer applications
Outstanding leadership, customer oriented personality, presentation skills and excellent written/verbal communication
Proficient in English

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Contact

Stefanie Kleierl will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Phone: +49 941 850 1391

E-Mail: stefanie.kleierl@ams-osram.com

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Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Job details

Posting date:	2024/10/25
Experience level:	Early Professional (0-3 Years)
Type of contract:	Temporary
Employment type:	Full-time
Work Model:	Hybrid 50 %
Business unit:	CMOS Sensors & ASICs
Organization:	ams Sensors Germany GmbH
Job field:	Research & Development
Job ID:	19324

What we offer

Coaching

Opportunity for coaching, mentoring and networking

Training offers

Training opportunities & structured onboarding and development planning

Various career paths

Key expert, management & project management

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours: trust-based flexitime

Home office

Home office option

Part-time

Openness to part-time work (also during parental leave)

Health

Health and prevention program

Pension plan

Employer-funded company pension plan

Bonus

Performance bonus

Social counseling

Social counseling and company doctor

Sports programs

Various sports programs

Continued payment of remuneration

Continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness

Direct insurance

Private insurance offers

Vacation

Up to 30 vacation days per year

Bringing intelligence to light and passion to innovation

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich peoples' lives. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnoses more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience

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You simply register on our applicant portal and receive access data with which you log in. In the application form, you only have to fill out a few fields and can upload important documents such as cover letter, resume or certificates. This usually takes 5 - 10 minutes. As soon as your application has been successfully saved in our applicant portal, you will automatically receive a confirmation of receipt. The individual review of your documents by HR and the department usually takes two to four weeks.

Step 3

Phone interview

If your profile is suitable for the advertised position, we will invite you to a telephone interview.

Step 4

First personal interview

You have aroused our interest! Now we would like to get to know you personally and invite you to a first interview. In this interview, you will talk to your potential manager and the recruiter about your opportunities at ams OSRAM and your skills and professional experience. The time between the telephone interview and the first personal interview is usually one to two weeks.

Step 5

Second personal interview

If the first interview goes well for you and for us, you are on the shortlist. It is very likely that we will invite you to a further interview: Often there is a need for further clarification after the first interview, in terms of content or organization, which we can then discuss. The time span between the first and the second personal interview is usually two weeks.

Step 6

Starting out with us

We have reached an agreement and the contractual issues are settled? - Welcome to ams OSRAM! The time span between the second personal interview and the conclusion of the contract is usually one to two weeks.

Step 7

Onboarding

We look forward to welcoming you on your first day at work. With our onboarding measures we actively support you to quickly find your way in the ams OSRAM world. You will soon be able to concentrate fully on your new projects and tasks.

System Engineer Optical Sensors (m/​d/​f) - temporary until 30.04.2026

Garching, Bavaria, Germany – ams Sensors Germany GmbH

What we expect

Who we are looking for

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What we offer

Coaching

Training offers

Various career paths

Flexible working hours

Home office

Part-time

Health

Pension plan

Bonus

Social counseling

Sports programs

Continued payment of remuneration

Direct insurance

Vacation

Where you can find us

Our site in Garching

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