Optomechanical Engineer (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
Who we are
BICO is a global life science company developing technologies that enable and automate the laboratories of the future. Across our group of life science businesses, we combine advanced instrumentation, automation, software and intelligence to help researchers accelerate scientific discovery.
Our R&D team in Bandung, Indonesia, is part of BICO's international product development organization and works closely with our teams and businesses around the world. The team contributes to the development of both advanced liquid-handling technologies and ECHO's microscopy and imaging portfolio, combining precision mechanics, optics, electronics, software and automation in sophisticated life science instruments.
We are looking for an experienced Optomechanical Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team in Bandung and contribute particularly to the development of our microscopy and imaging portfolio.
Responsibility:
- Designing and developing optomechanical modules for our liquid handling and microscopy instruments, such as camera and imaging units, optical sensors, light sources and droplet detection systems
- Creating 3D models, assemblies and production-ready 2D drawings, including tolerance analysis and GD&T
- Choosing and specifying optical parts (lenses, filters, LEDs, lasers, cameras, photodiodes) and their mounts
- Designing alignment, adjustment and fixing methods that keep optical systems stable and repeatable
- Building, testing and checking prototypes, and analysing the results
- Working closely with the electronics, firmware, software and application teams in Bandung and Germany
- Working with suppliers and production to make designs ready for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA)
- Writing technical documentation, test reports and change requests
- Ensuring compliance with applicable product safety standards, including EN 60825-1 for laser safety and EN/IEC 61010-1.
Your qualifications:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics, Optics/Photonics or a related field
- 3+ years of experience designing optomechanical or precision mechanical systems, ideally for lab instruments, medical devices or imaging equipment
- Strong skills in 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor) and technical drawing standards
- Good understanding of optics, including imaging, illumination, optical alignment and integration of optical components.
- Knowledge of materials, surface treatments and manufacturing methods such as machining and injection moulding
- Strong interest in using AI-enabled tools to improve engineering productivity and product development. Hands-on experience with AI tools for engineering, coding, data analysis, documentation or workflow automation is a strong plus.
- A hands-on, structured way of working, with careful problem-solving
- A good command of written and spoken English.
- You can work on site in our Bandung office, with occasional business travel
What we offer
Joining BICO means being part of an international life science technology organization developing advanced instruments and solutions for laboratories around the world.
- Impact: Develop technologies that help researchers accelerate scientific discovery.
- International collaboration: Work with R&D, product and operations teams across our global organization.
- Ownership: Take real responsibility and contribute from development through industrialization and product release.
- Innovation: Work with advanced engineering technologies and actively use AI-enabled tools to accelerate product development.
- Growth: Develop your expertise through challenging projects, experienced colleagues and an open, collaborative environment.
Do you want to become part of our success story? Then apply online via our job portal. Please note that for Data Privacy compliance we are not able to accept any e-mail applications!
BICO leverages a global portfolio of pioneering brands fusing automation, intelligence, and data to unlock scientific discovery at scale in pharma and biotech. With 53,600+ instruments installed in over 65 countries, BICO products, software, and solutions are found in more than 3,500 laboratories, including the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies, and have been cited in over 13,000 publications. BICO strives towards the vision to enable life-science labs to accelerate the discoveries that change lives. BICO is listed on Mid-Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm under BICO. www.bico.com