Product Line Manager / Engineer (f/m/d) – Laser Diodes

• Ownership of an assigned product line and a detailed understanding of its materials, components, specifications, performance and applications
• Planning, coordination and execution of product qualification and reliability testing, including evaluation of results and preparation of qualification reports
• Analysis of measurement and production data to assess product performance, investigate deviations and support improvements
• Coordination of the initial release of new materials and products into production
• Creation and maintenance of technical product documentation, including specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), bills of process (BOPs) and release records
• Creation and maintenance of part numbers as well as product and material master data, ensuring accuracy, consistency and traceability
• Maintenance of product line information, including material classifications and product variants
• Cross-departmental coordination of technical product changes, ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation and product information
• Gradual takeover of technical support for our sales team and customers, including clarifying requirements and preparing product data and analyses

• Technical background in photonics, gained through education or relevant professional experience
• Familiarity with semiconductor lasers, optoelectronic components or related photonic products
• Experience in product characterisation, qualification, reliability testing or measurement data analysis
• Confident use of appropriate analytical tools to evaluate measurement and production data
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in how every material, component and process step affects the final product
• A strong sense of ownership and the drive to investigate discrepancies thoroughly and follow issues through to resolution
• Careful handling of technical documentation and data
• Independent, systematic working style and effective coordination across departments
• Ability to explain technical findings clearly to colleagues and customers
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken Nice to Have
• Experience in product line management, product engineering, qualification or a similar technical role
• Experience with MES/ERP systems

What We Offer

• Real product ownership with a direct impact on the quality and success of our laser diodes
• A structured onboarding and the opportunity to expand your area of responsibility step by step
• An international, multicultural team with flat hierarchies
• Short decision-making paths and close collaboration across departments
• Individual training and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• From the 7th month of employment, additional benefits worth around EUR 250 net per month, e.g. a prepaid card, internet allowance, reimbursement of commuting costs or a Deutschlandticket, and meal subsidies
• Childcare allowance and a company pension scheme