Study of electrical engineering at the University of Hannover (now: Leibniz Universität Hannover), diploma in electrical engineering in 2000. In December 2000, Frank Otte joined the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH). First in the Production and Systems Department focusing on micro material processing using frequency-converted solid-state lasers and later on the micro joining of copper materials. From 2007 to 2009, Head of the Machines and Controls Group. Since 2009, Frank Otte acts as the Head of the Technical Services Department.