Manufacturing Specialist
Join our team of innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs. Become a PHIOneer.
The Manufacturing Specialist works hands-on directly in the manufacturing and quality assurance of our hardware systems, assembling, building, testing, and inspecting devices that enable researchers worldwide to analyze tumor cells and explore new treatments. PHIO develops highly precise opto-mechatronic laboratory instruments that enable AI-based imaging cell analysis directly inside incubators, featuring a large field of view, non-invasive measurement techniques, and tight integration of hardware, optics, and software. With precision, strong technical understanding, and a high standard of quality, this role ensures that our systems operate reliably, reproducibly, and stably in our customers’ laboratories. Beyond operational tasks, the Manufacturing Specialist contributes ideas to continuously improve production and quality processes, helping to transition our technology step by step into scalable series production and actively shaping the technical foundation for PHIO’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
Series Production & Quality (Primary Responsibility)
- Assembly, installation, and alignment of PHIO hardware products, including mechanical, electronic, and optical subassemblies.
- Electrical wiring, soldering, and functional testing of circuits, sensors, and assemblies .
- Incoming inspection of components (visual inspection, basic functional tests).
- Final testing, calibration, and documentation of devices prior to shipment.
- Support of the Customer Support team on complex technical issues as 3rd-level support.
- Analysis of field issues, returns, and service cases, including systematic root cause analysis.
- Derivation of improvement measures for product design, manufacturing, and testing processes.
Process Improvement & Scaling
- Identification of weaknesses and inefficiencies in production workflows during day-to-day operations.
- Incremental improvement of work instructions, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
- Maintenance and further development of manufacturing and test protocols.
- Support in building a scalable, professional production and quality workflow.
Prototyping & Product Development Support (Secondary)
- Participation in internal rapid prototyping activities (e.g. 3D printing, post-processing, part modifications).
- Mechanical processing of small components (drilling, filing, fitting adjustments).
- Execution of functional tests and evaluation of new hardware designs.
Collaboration & Communication
- Close collaboration between (series) production, hardware development, and research.
- Clear communication of production status, technical challenges, and dependencies.
- Feedback of production insights to support continuous improvement of products and processes.
Profile Requirements
- Completed technical vocational training or practice-oriented degree (e.g. mechatronics, precision mechanics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or comparable).
- Professional experience in assembling, integrating, and testing technical devices, ideally in laboratory, measurement, or imaging environments.
- Confident handling of tools, soldering techniques, and precision mechanical components.
- Basic knowledge of electronics, mechanics, and optics.
- Structured, careful, and quality-oriented working style.
- Strong hands-on mentality and willingness to actively work on the production floor.
- Independent and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
- Team player with clear communication skills in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Very good command of German or English, good working knowledge of the other language is an advantage.
Apply Now
- A position-specific motivation letter
- Your current CV
- Relevant certificates and transcripts
