R&D Engineer - Precision Optics

About the role

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader in photonic solutions for illumination, optical, detection and imaging applications, is looking for an R&D Engineer (f/m/d) in precision optics in Göttingen, Germany. The position is regular, full-time and within the engineering R&D function.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requests for optical coatings and complex optical components from a technical perspective
• Develop, analyze and simulate complex optical components for advanced optical systems and modules
• Design and optimize optical components to meet performance and quality requirements
• Develop new manufacturing methods and processes in polishing, cleaning, coating, fine cementing and optical bonding

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optics, Photonics, Physics or a related field
• Several years of experience developing complex optical components
• Knowledge of optical glass processing and of cleaning, coating, cementing and bonding processes
• Fluent written and spoken German and English
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

Required skills

• Optical design and simulation tools such as Zemax
• Optical metrology equipment
• Understanding of optical performance specifications and evaluation methods