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Job description
- Identifying future applications and translating the requirements profile for new automotive LED products
- Interface between the light experts at customer and internals development departments
- Design of system reference designs including digital electronics, hardware and software
- Responsible to drive key application development projects for AM future business
- Interface to segment engineering and product development. Interface to CTO org as required.
- Technical Market analysis
- Technical training for distribution and Field Application engineering, Lena leads OES (Original Equipment Supplier) Sales and the Automotive Aftermarket at ams OSRAM, where she has worked for nearly 20 years. She highlights how the company”s innovative sensing and lighting technologies make mobility safer. For her, ams OSRAM is a unique employer offering many opportunities to grow, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop personally. Success in her role requires enjoying teamwork, having passion for the products, and an interest in mobility and the automotive industry. She especially values the company”s leadership trainings, female mentoring programs, and other development initiatives.
Marc
Research & Development
Marc is a Project Manager who has been with the organization for eight years. He works on transforming high tech ideas into real world solutions that enable mobility to both sense and shine. By developing and producing chips that help vehicles see better, his work directly contributes to making driving safer. In his role, technical expertise, clear decision making, and confident leadership are essential to keeping projects and teams on track. What he appreciates most is being part of a community that works with cutting edge technology and genuinely great people.
Huiying
Research & Development
Huiying is an Epitaxy Research & Development Engineer who joined the company in 2021 after completing her studies. She is passionate about technologies that sense light, movement, and even human signals, and she enjoys contributing to products that are essential in everyday devices such as smartwatches, smartphones, CCTV cameras, and head up displays. Working alongside many talented researchers has helped her grow both professionally and personally. She especially values the supportive colleagues and the flexible working model, which is particularly important to her as the mother of a one year old.
Julian
Apprentice Microtechnology
Julian is a Microtechnologist Apprentice in his second year. He works on ensuring the quality of high end imaging devices and sensors, helping unlock the full potential of modern sensing technologies. Before starting his apprenticeship, he had no idea how much expertise, teamwork, and advanced technology were needed to create something as small and common as an LED. A realization that still fascinates him. His role requires precise manual skills, careful handling of extremely small components, and a solid technical interest. He believes that the skills and knowledge gained in his role enable him to actively shape the future of technology.
Nicola
Corporate Administration
Nicola has been with the organization for nearly 12 years and works as an Executive Assistant supporting Corporate Development and the Head of Global Sales. She showcases how global collaboration drives innovation by working closely with assistants around the world on day to day business. Success in her role requires strong organizational skills, quick thinking, common sense, and supportive colleagues. What many don”t realize is that her job involves coordinating across many cultures and time zones, which demands flexibility and adaptability. She appreciates the pleasant working environment and especially enjoys collaborating with international colleagues.
Nasibeh
Research & Development
Nasibeh is a Project Manager in the laser group and has been with the organization for about two years. She works on creating tiny, highly energy efficient lasers that help make everyday life smarter and brighter. With a scientific background, she has always been driven by the desire to develop technologies that have a positive impact on people”s lives. Her work bridges research, development, and real-world applications that benefit many. She values the professional culture based on mutual respect and the commitment to developing employees” talents. She believes people should join the organization because it embraces individuality, strengthens skills, and allows talent to truly shine.
Christian
Operations
Christian is the Head of Production in Regensburg and has been with the organization for 13 years, beginning his career as a Process Engineer. For him, automation starts with human vision - meaning that technology matters, but the people behind it and the positive atmosphere are just as essential. He values the impact of turning innovative technologies into real world products and believes that when the right people collaborate, true magic happens. His own growth reflects the strong support he received from leaders and colleagues, which enabled him to progress from an engineer to leading the entire production area. He believes this is a place where excellence and enjoyment go hand in hand, offering an environment where people can thrive.
Teresa
Product Marketing
Teresa is a Product Manager specializing in edge emitting lasers and has been with the organization for almost eight years. She highlights how automation begins with human vision and how her work helps advance automated solutions. After starting her career in Research & Development, she moved to the Visualization & Sensing business line, allowing her to broaden her horizons and work more closely with the market and customers. In her role, teamwork, creativity, agility, and making the right decisions for products and customers are essential. She appreciates the strong team spirit and the focus on innovation that keeps the organization moving forward.
Thomas
Operations
Thomas has been with the organization for three and a half years and works as a Process Engineer. He believes that light is far more than illumination - it enables people to live more comfortably, day and night, indoors and outdoors. He values the close and open communication with his manager, which supports his continuous learning and personal growth. For success in his role, he highlights the importance of sharing technical knowledge, strong teamwork, and a solid understanding of manufacturing and LED technologies. What he appreciates most is the positive team spirit, the flat hierarchies, and the welcoming atmosphere he experiences every day as a young engineer.
Requirements
Software Engineering, Digital Circuit Design, Electronic Design, Software Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Computer Engineering, Optoelectronics, Electrical Engineering, * Minimum B.S, M.S, in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years’ experience with optoelectronic components and systems
- Experience with Electronics, embedded systems, microcontrollers, software, optics, and thermal management
- Practical experience with technical market analysis and technical system specification
- Excellent communication and organization, proactive communication is necessary across locations in NA and global
- Strong project management skills, Self-starter, able to solve complex problems, ability to work independently and driven for results
- Very strong customer orientation and willing to travel to customers and other ams OSRAM locations domestic and worldwide
Benefits & conditions
Register in our applicant portal to receive your access data. In the form you only fill in a few fields and upload important documents such as your CV or references. A cover letter is not required. This usually takes 5-10 minutes. As soon as your application has been saved, you will automatically receive a confirmation. We normally review your documents within about two weeks.
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Step 3: first interview (virtual)
approx. 30 minutes
Once your application has been reviewed successfully, you will receive an invitation to your first virtual interview. It is usually attended by the hiring manager and the recruiter. The interview takes place via Microsoft Teams. The first interview takes place within one to two weeks after your documents have been reviewed.
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Step 4: second interview
approx. 1 hour
- virtual or in person (depending on the location): After a successful first interview, you will receive an invitation to a second interview. Participants are usually the hiring manager as well as someone from the team of the respective department. Further participants - e.g. local HR or the recruiter - are named in the invitation. The period between the first and the second interview is usually about two weeks.
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Step 5: Contract offer
1-2 weeks after the interview
If you are the finally selected candidate, you will receive a contract offer. The period between the second interview and the conclusion of the contract is usually one to two weeks.
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Step 6: Onboarding
Welcome on board!
We look forward to welcoming you on your first working day. Our onboarding process helps you to find your feet quickly so that you can fully focus on your new role.
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About the company
The culture at ams OSRAM brims full of diversity and innovation.
A motivating work environment, attractive professional development opportunities and performance-based compensation foster the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees. We are convinced that true innovation emerges where people feel valued, take ownership and collaborate on solutions. Our diverse corporate culture guides our daily actions and makes personal growth possible.
A Global Leader in Innovative Light and Sensor Solutions
The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day. Show the world what you are made of.
The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise., Florian has been a Product Marketing Manager for ten years, working at the intersection of medical and health technologies. He is driven by being close to innovations that improve people”s lives, supported by unique optical components combined with integrated circuit technologies that enable entirely new solutions for customers. For success in his role, he emphasizes the importance of truly listening to customers - understanding their needs, challenges, and vision. What he values most is the wide range of opportunities across technical, business, and corporate paths, as well as the strong support for developing skills in the direction he chooses.
Michael
Finance
Michael works in Group Accounting within Accounting Principles and External Reporting and recently joined the organization. He highlights how global collaboration drives innovation and how transparent financial statements build trust among investors, employees, and other key stakeholders. What many don”t realize is that group accounting is about far more than numbers - behind every figure lies a story, a process, and the real drivers of company value. He appreciates leaders who recognize potential, the internal training that support growth, and the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across the globe. For him, it”s a workplace where he can be himself and where his work truly has an impact on a global scale.
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