About Keyfactor Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other.

We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor! Title: Associate Production Engineer Department: Hardware Production Location: Aachen, Germany (Hybrid work model) Working Hours: 75% in the beginning Employment Type: Part-time Employment Position Overview As a Associate Production Engineer for Keyfactor, you are responsible for making quality checks, deploy / test software, and for shipments of Keyfactor’s hardware solutions.

You make sure that all hardware is produced within defined time frames and according to our high-quality standards. You make sure that all processes are well documented and up to date, and you cooperate with multiple internal stakeholders to get the hardware shipped in time to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Production - Independently execute and monitor hardware manufacturing processes, including quality checks, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization. Technical Documentation - Create and maintain production instructions, test procedures, product documentation, and technical records. Data Analysis Reporting - Prepare evaluations, production metrics, and technical reports for internal teams and management.

Assembly Logistics Coordination - Oversee assembly and packaging activities and collaborate closely with logistics, procurement, and engineering. Process Improvement - Identify inefficiencies and contribute to the development of improved production standards.

Minimum Qualifications

, Education, and Skills Technical Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, production engineering, or a comparable field. Strong knowledge of hardware production, ideally with hands‑on experience in manufacturing, assembly, or quality assurance. Excellent MS Office skills, especially in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Independent, reliable, and structured work style, paired with strong motivation and ownership. Very good German and English skills, written and spoken. Experience with ERP systems to manage our inventory and workflow.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.

Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special: Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change. Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.

Paid Parental Leave is available to new parents.

Requirements

, the company offers generous paid parental leave, along with comprehensive adoption and fertility support. Competitive time off globally. Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors Culture Committees.

DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology. The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts. Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.