HOPP Production Operator
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Operates manual and automated production equipment to manufacture advanced laser and optical products, performs soldering, wire bonding, and quality inspections, and collaborates with engineering teams to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.
About this role
Imagine being part of a team that’s redefining the future of mobility—where your ideas don’t just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems for automotive, industrial, and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
If you're passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, we’d love to have you on board!
As a global leader, indie's photonics team specializes in developing advanced optical systems and components that drive progress across various industries—from material processing, quantum technologies, LiDAR, navigation, sensing, and imaging, to augmented reality and medical applications.
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on (80% to 100%) professional to join our Operations team. The HOPP Production Operator will support the production of our advanced laser products. In this role, you will work closely with our development and process engineering teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on (80% to 100%) professional to join our Operations team. The HOPP Production Operator will support the production of our advanced laser products. In this role, you will work closely with our development and process engineering teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Manual and automated production of optical light sources
- Performing soldering and adhesive bonding processes
- Performing manual and automated wire bonding processes
- Conducting visual quality inspections using microscopes
- Following established procedures and manufacturing tolerances while ensuring on-time delivery
- Supporting the continuous improvement and further development of existing manufacturing processes
Key Qualifications
- Technical vocational training in electronics, mechanics, optics, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in the manufacturing and handling of micro-optics, MEMS, or semiconductor components
- Experience working in laboratory and cleanroom environments, including working with microscopes
- Strong attention to detail, a precise working style, and excellent manual dexterity when handling high-value optical components
- Ability to collaborate closely and directly with development engineers
- Independent, well-organized, and highly self-motivated working style
- Good written and spoken German; English skills are an advantage
- Willingness and flexibility to work in a two-shift system
- Fluent German and advanced English skills, both written and spoken
indie Semiconductor and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Concerning agencies: indie Semiconductor does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
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