Technician / Engineer Commissioning (m/f/d) Special Purpose Machinery

ficonTEC Service GmbH is an innovative high-tech company that has quickly established itself in a highly specialized market since 2001. With continuous growth and innovative development, we are a recognized market leader in the automated assembly and testing of optoelectronic components and (hybrid) photonic devices. Our company develops advanced solutions such as high-precision die bonding, fiber alignment, and laser soldering systems, which are critical for manufacturing cutting-edge photonic devices like LiDAR sensors, high-speed data transceivers, and silicon photonics. These technologies are paving the way for advancements in telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, and medical diagnostics.

Our company-wide goal is to set up top-notch technology that facilitates our customers from around the world in building tomorrows optoelectronic devices. We believe in equal opportunity, with employees committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a vibrant working environment.

Would you like to commission state-of-the-art automation systems, solve technical challenges, and ensure that software and hardware work together seamlessly? Then join our team as:

Technician / Engineer Commissioning (m/f/d) Special Purpose Machinery
Full-time | Immediate Start | Location: Achim, Germany
Salary: €45,000 - €55,000 gross per year (depending on qualifications and experience)

You bring our highly automated special-purpose machines to life.

From initial power-up to final customer acceptance, you will take technical responsibility for commissioning our systems and ensure seamless interaction between hardware and software. Working with state-of-the-art motion control, vision, and automation technologies, you will ensure that all machine functions operate reliably, safely, and in accordance with technical specifications.

You will analyze complex technical systems, solve electrical and mechanical challenges, and support each machine through to the next project phase.

Your responsibilities:

• Commissioning and parameterization of I/O, vision, and motion control systems
• Configuration and adjustment of machine processes within our in-house control software (PCM)
• Initialization, testing, and optimization of machine functions
• Execution and verification of safety functions
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of complex automation systems
• Analysis and resolution of hardware and software issues
• Performing software, functional, and system tests
• Ensuring machine performance in accordance with technical specifications
• Documentation of results and structured handover to subsequent project phase

What Makes This Role Exciting
You will experience firsthand how individual components are transformed into highly precise production systems used by leading technology companies worldwide.

From day one, you will take responsibility, work on sophisticated automation solutions, and see the direct impact of your work every day. Each successfully commissioned machine contributes directly to our customers' success and to the advancement of future-oriented technologies.

• Successfully completed further training as a certified technician or master craftsman, or a degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field
• Ideally, initial professional experience in commissioning, automation technology, or special-purpose machinery
• Solid knowledge of electrical engineering, measurement and control technology, or drive systems
• Strong technical understanding of complex machinery and mechatronic systems
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented way of working
• Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for troubleshooting
• German and English language skills, both written and spoken (minimum level B2)

• Security and Flexibility for Your Future: Permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, and an attractive compensation package including a company pension scheme
• Work on Technologies That Shape the Future: Contribute to cutting-edge photonics technologies for AI applications, data centers, and next-generation optical communication solutions
• Variety Instead of Routine: Exciting international projects and customers from a wide range of industries
• A Great Start and Opportunities for Tomorrow: Structured onboarding as well as diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Everything You Need for Modern Working: High-quality technical equipment, fitness offers, bike leasing, and attractive employee discounts
• Family-Friendly Benefits in the form of a childcare allowance
• Celebrating Success Together: Regular company events

Interested?

Become part of our team and help shape the next generation of highly automated production systems.
We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates.
 

You can find out more about ficonTEC here: 
www.ficontec.com