We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented R&D Process Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on the development and scaling of high-precision optical products. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping robust manufacturing processes from concept through to full production. If you're passionate about innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in a high-tech environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge optical technology.
Tasks
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes
- Design and execute experiments for process development, validation, and improvement
- Collaborate with design and product engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of new optical products
- Scale laboratory processes to pilot and full production levels while maintaining high precision and optical performance
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues
- Document process flows, control plans, work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing
- Interface with vendors and equipment suppliers to evaluate new tools and materials
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
- Passion for technology and strong motivation to translate new products into production
- Prior experience in manufacturing process development and production transfers
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process validation (PPQ, CPV) and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ; R&R—Repeatability and Reproducibility)
- Proficient in data analysis and statistical methods; strong Excel skills required, Python is an advantage
- Experience with documentation such as process flows, control plans, work instructions, and SOPs
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, especially with design, product, and manufacturing engineering groups
- Proficiency in English (minimum C1 level)
- Slovak language skills required
Benefits
- You become an employee of the company (not an agency)
- Work in a stable foreign company
- Work in a creative team with custom product development
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Financial compensation for loyalty + paid time off (depending on the number of years of employment)
- Annual salary review and annual bonus
- Meal allowance over and above the law - 7,00€ (1,50€ employee)
- Pillar III pension savings - employer's contribution 30€ (after the probationary period)
- Birth of a child - 100€ voucher + 1 day of paid time off
- Wedding - 1 day of paid time off
- First day at school with child - 1 day of paid time off
- Financial reward for regular blood donors
- Flexible working hours (office staff)
- Home office
- English language courses
- Company events (team building, summer events, Christmas party, etc.)
- Great place to work activities (free coffee/tea, various activities during the year, etc.)
- Gifts during the year (Midsummer, birthdays, Traditional Trnava Fair, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, etc.)
If you're ready to take on complex challenges and be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and hands-on problem solving, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help us transform ideas into high-performance optical products that make a real-world impact.
Apply today and be part of our journey to revolutionize optics!
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