Working Student Operations (m/f/d) - Supply Chain & Process Support

Your mission

The future of AI computing is light, not electrons. Q.ANT is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.

To turn our vision into reality, we are seeking a Working Student Operations (m/f/d) to join our team. In this versatile role, you will act as a dynamic support pillar across our Operations Unit, balancing administrative precision with hands-on technical support. Reporting directly to the Operations Leadership, you will be the "go-to" person for solving day-to-day action items, ensuring our key players can focus on high-level performance while you drive essential operational tasks to success.

Your Responsibilities

• Operational Execution: Take full ownership of assigned tasks across various groups, driving them from initiation to completion with high reliability.

• Supply Chain Management: Support SCM through meticulous documentation and the organization of supplier-related activities.

• Technical Assembly Support: Assist in assembly processes and maintain rigorous Technical Documentation standards to ensure production quality.

• PIC & Quality Assistance: Support task coordination within the Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) group and assist the Quality department with audits and compliance documentation.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a liaison between different operational groups to streamline communication and improve inter-departmental workflows.

• Performance Optimization: Contribute to KPI improvements by reducing stakeholder workload and process bottlenecks.

Your profile

• Educational Background: Currently enrolled student in a Technical or Business-related field with a strong interest in high-tech operations.

• Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented "hands-on" mentality with the ability to dive into complex new topics.

• Methodological Skills: Familiarity with standard operational methods and tools, combined with a solution-oriented approach.

• Self-Leadership: Highly organized with the ability to manage workloads effectively and work independently.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Languages: Proficiency in German and English is required for our international and local operations.

Why us?

• We hire for attitude and train for skills.

• We encourage self responsibility and accelerate professional development.

• We move fast and encourage experimentation.

• You have the opportunity to be part of developing breakthrough photonic computing technology and have a lasting impact on the future of computing.

• You can be part of a passionate international, highly skilled cross functional team.

• You will have access to the founders of the company.

About us

Who we are and what we do

Q.ANT is a deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processing solutions that compute natively with light and deliver a scalable alternative to transistor-based systems. The analog co-processors are optimised for complex computations and enable energy-efficient performance for next-generation AI and HPC applications. In collaboration with the Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart IMS CHIPS, Q.ANT operates its own pilot line for photonic chips, based on the material system Thin-Film Lithium Niobate TFLN. Q.ANT was founded by Michael Förtsch in 2018 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.