Optical Engineer

The Optical Engineer works on specialist level on next generation products. She/he plans, designs, builds and tests innovative products and equipment and develops technologies using a research-driven processes.

In more detail the Optical Engineer should be

• Part of the R&D groups on automotive, medtech, illumination and data/telecom optics
• Designing micro-optical components and sub-systems
• Simulating and optimizing refractive and diffractive optics (DOE/ROE)
• Utilizing machine learning to improve performance and yield of optical sub-systems
• Optionally attending trade shows and scientific conferences in photonics
• Technical support for sales

Expected professional skills :

• Master or higher degree in photonics, optical engineering, electrical engineering or physics
• Experience in modelling coherent and incoherent optical systems
• Knowledge of optical modelling tools (ZEMAX, FRED, VirtualLab, …)
• Skilled in numerical computing software tools (MatLab, Pyhton, …)
• Preferably knowledge in micromachining or microfabrication technology
• Additional qualifications or experience in project management are a plus
• Excellent communications skills, self-motivated and flexible
• Ability to work as an effective team player, who is proactive and takes initiative (problem solving)
• Good knowledge of the photonics markets, material science or optical coatings are useful

Expected behavioral skills :

• Autonomous and well organized
• Able to learn and adapt
• Collaborates and has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able of analytical, innovative and critical thinking
• Solves complex technical problems. Proactive and solution oriented
• Respect and understanding for procedures and standards
• Rigorous and detail-oriented

We Offer :

• Positive working atmosphere in a motivated interdisciplinary team
• Multinational environment

Interested ?
If you recognize yourself in the description of a dynamic Optical Engineer, send us your cover letter and resume to:

Focuslight Switzerland SA HR Department | Rouges-Terres 61 | Hauterive 2068 | Switzerland E-Mail:  [email protected] | Tel.: +41 32 566 44 44