Are you a hands-on enthusiast with a passion for lasers? Do you want to be part of our innovative team and contribute to the future of cutting-edge technology in the laser industry? We’re looking for someone who can bring their technical skills, positive attitude, and unique hobbies to the table. If you’re a recent graduate or a mechanical or electrical engineering student, preferably with a master’s degree (but a bachelor’s is also welcome), and you’ve got a knack for tinkering, we want you!
Join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in laser technology — apply now!
Bonus points if you’re a Star Trek fan or enjoy hobbies like model-making!
What will your day look like?
Primary (Core) responsibilities:
- Keeping laboratory organized, organizing optomechanical components, after laser optics handling and cleaning training organizing optics and optical components,
- Precise assembly of optomechanical devices,
- Making simple water/electric connections, cable management,
- Cleaning various components in the ultra-sound cleaner for a cleanroom environment,
- Performing simple mechanical tasks like drilling, cutting, sanding, etc. with power tools at our mechanical workshop,
- Reading manuals in English, preparing reports and presentations,
- Printing parts on a 3D printer,
- Work in a cleanroom environment, usually in laser glasses,
- Occasional moving of objects with a pallet truck,
- Communication with the Technical Department (in case of a facility or interlock issues)
Secondary responsibilities:
- Construction, installation, and repair of laser systems,
- Optical and optomechanical components installation,
- Preparation of progress reports,
Do you have what it takes?
Necessary skills:
- Great manual skills (optics handling, precise mechanics, and optomechanics assembly),
- Basic electricians’ skills (connecting cables, soldering, etc.),
- Basic plumbing skills (simple water connections),
- Basic knowledge of 3D printing on Prusa printers,
- Good Czech and English (speaking, reading and writing),
- Great computer skills (installing software, drivers, etc.) and MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Driving license category B (occasional business trips for laser installation/repair/maintenance)
Welcomed skills:
- experience in lasers and laser beam alignment,
- experience in CAD software- SolidWorks,
- experience in laser parameters measurement,
SO, WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
“I'm looking for someone who is highly motivated and ambitious, with a strong sense of ethics and morality, as they'll be handling very expensive items. The ideal candidate is responsible, well-organized, and values precision and cleanliness in their work. They should have good social skills, be friendly, and polite, as they will need to communicate with many people across the laser Centre. Proficiency in both Czech and English, including speaking, reading, and writing, is essential. I'm also looking for someone with the potential for loyalty who can imagine working here for at least 2 years or more, as your initial training and adaptation will take 1 year.”
Ing. Michal Chyla, Ph.D.
What’s in it for you?
- Work in World-class laser facility with highly experienced team of scientists and laser experts,
- Professional on-site trainings (Interlock, Laser Safety, Laser Maintenance training, Laser optics cleaning and handling),
- Possibility of other professional training (Crane operator, liquid nitrogen, Electricity Safety Training),
- Fully paid soft skills training, focused on personal development and growth, language training,
- 5 weeks of holidays + 6 days of personal leave,
- Unique company culture,
- Teambuilding and other team events,
- Coffee, tea, multisport card and a meal allowance lump sum, which you can use in our excellent canteen
Need to know more?
Start date: preferably from 1. 10. 2024
Conditions: Contract for 2 years, then possible extension; prefer full-time
More about HiLASE:
Superlasers for the real world – this is the main goal of the HiLASE Laser Centre. It is located in Dolní Břežany near Prague and is part of the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Physics (FZU). We make impossible things possible, never give up, and push the boundaries of Czech laser technology forward, every nanometer.
OUR VISION | 2022 – 2032
To become one of the respected leaders defining the trends in high-power laser applications. To be the first-choice R&D partner for companies and research organizations seeking innovative laser technologies and solutions, on the Earth and beyond…
OUR MISSION | 2022 – 2032
We are eager to push the boundaries of laser technologies beyond their current limits, search for new applications, and contribute to the prosperity of the Czech and European economy, daily lives of people, and sustainable future. We strive to inspire the next generation of laser scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
Explore the HiLASE Centre with a virtual tour:
If you think we could work well together, send me your CV and a few words on why you would like to be our new reinforcement. I look forward to hearing from you!
Please always include the following text together with your email so that we can work with the data you send:
I agree that my personal data sent to the FZÚ AV ČR, v.v.i. Na Slovance 2, 182 21 Praha 8, Czech Republic, will be used exclusively for the purposes of job placement and maintaining a database of job applicants in accordance with Act No. 110/2019 Coll. The consent is given for a period of one year and can be revoked in writing at any time.
Contact:
Bc. Olga Lakomá, HR Team Leader
Tel: +420 702 086 170
E-mail: olga.lakoma@hilase.cz
