Optical Metrology Engineer (m/f/d) - Munich

Stellenbeschreibung:

Become part of an R&D team working on innovative computer vision and optics applications for industry automation. We’re looking for an Optical Metrology Engineer with experience in optical concepts. You will be collaborating with a group of scientists to tackle the challenging design and development of next‑generation measurement instruments, metrology systems and test devices.

A top US Tech company will utilize the results in developing their QA environment, strongly impacting their products' (very high) quality – consumer electronics devices sold in multi‑million units globally.

You’ll be dealing directly with various customer stakeholders in an agile environment. The customer is looking for a strong, hands‑on, proactive, and pragmatic approach combined with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute experiments to assess optical systems.
Carry out optical measurements and analyze results to guide engineering design decisions.
Model and simulate the optical characteristics of devices under test.
Contribute to the development of innovative metrology solutions and clearly communicate design choices and strategies to multidisciplinary teams.
Benchmark optical systems to provide insights for the development of new technologies.
Work collaboratively with various teams to establish, define, and document measurement criteria and technical specifications.

Requirements

System‑level understanding of optical instruments and metrology.
Experience with optical concepts such as lenses, microscopy, chromatic aberration, optical system modeling, spectroscopy.
Must have programming skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) & MATLAB for data analysis .
Basic understanding of optical ray tracing SW and hands‑on experience with optical design tools (Zemax, Code V or LightTrans).
Knowledge & experience in image processing, color science, or optical design/simulation.
Strong English and excellent communication skills.
Master’s degree with three years of experience or PhD.
PhD with focus on Optics, Physics, Opto‑mechanics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Background in instrumentation design, ideally within a university or research environment.
Experience automating optical benchtop setups.
Skilled in the calibration and validation of optical instruments.
Familiarity with camera design and related technologies.
Prior experience establishing or managing an optical laboratory.
Be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of optical technology.
Work on cutting‑edge projects that make a global impact.
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment in beautiful Munich.