Mechanical Engineer (60-100% employment,… at Optotune · Trnava

Are you a passionate Mechanical Engineer with a flair for precision and innovation? Optotune Slovakia is on the lookout for a talented professional to join our dynamic team. As a global leader in optical components and solutions, we specialize in cutting-edge technology that drives high-performance, cost-effective products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design, develop, and optimize products and processes that make an impact on a global scale. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to push the boundaries of mechanical design, we’d love to hear from you. This position has a fixed contract until end of February.

Tasks

• Design and maintain the 3D-models and drawings of assemblies and parts in CAD (Solidworks) like products, process tools and equipment
• First-level support and administration of Optotune’s PDM system
• Work with the team to procure, assemble, and verify prototype design concepts
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve overall product performance and reliability
• Collaborate with product, process, and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for cost-effective production and assembly
• Own design lifecycle, including the creation of procurement and quality (IQC) documentation, working together with Optotune’s Quality Team, Supply Chain Management, and our suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the optics or high-precision industries
• Proven experience with CAD, SolidWorks preferred, FEA tools an added plus
• Experience, or minimally strong interest, in PDM systems, SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with FMEA and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Strong fundamentals in GPS tolerancing (ISO 1101, for example)
• Knowledge of configuration management of parts and assemblies
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to execute multiple projects and priorities in parallel
• Knowledge of materials science and thermal management is a plus
• Business fluent in both Slovak and English

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 - 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.)

As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will work on innovative projects, collaborate with talented colleagues from various disciplines, and contribute to the creation of high-precision, dynamic optical components. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and excited to work in a dynamic, fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply. This opportunity is open for candidates, who are open to work from 60% up to full time.

At Optotune, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For this particular position we don’t work with external agencies. Thank you for understanding.