Process Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented 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
• Enthusiasm for technology and a commitment to guiding new products through the development process 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
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a practical approach to developing effective solutions
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including design, product, and manufacturing engineering, to achieve shared goals
• 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!