Senior optical characterization engineer(m/w/x)

Description

As a Senior Optical Characterization Engineer, you will lead the development of innovative test concepts and collaborate with R&D teams to ensure robust product design. This role involves conducting detailed investigations and enhancing lab infrastructure, while also mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• •PhD or MSc in Physics or Engineering
• •5+ years of experience in metrology and/or testing of micro-optics and/or optoelectronic systems
• •Strong hands-on experience developing and operating optical test benches
• •Demonstrated expertise in creating and executing verification and test plans
• •Practical experience with automation tools such as LabVIEW and/or Python
• •Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• •Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple parallel priorities
• •Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• •Experience with a variety of optical spectroscopy techniques
• •Industry experience in consumer electronics
• •Familiarity with micro-optical manufacturing and processing techniques

Tasks

• •Lead the development of test concepts for micro-optical components
• •Define and implement test infrastructure, including opto-mechanics and electronics
• •Develop test plans and validation strategies for optical characterization
• •Conduct investigations and test campaigns, including data analysis and reporting
• •Collaborate with R&D teams to establish testability requirements
• •Supervise prototype and pre-production testing phases
• •Support system definition and prototyping activities across functions
• •Implement process improvements for test result reliability and traceability
• •Manage and maintain lab infrastructure, including planning and improvements
• •Mentor and coach junior team members

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