As an innovative and internationally oriented manufacturer of premium implants for eye surgery, we develop, produce and distribute medical products to restore the best possible vision to the human eye.
To strengthen our team at the Sankt Augustin site, we are looking for a full-time Optics Engineer (m/f/d) Research & Development to start as soon as possible.
Your tasks
- Optimization and development of new optical designs for intraocular lenses
- Evaluation, comparison and analysis of optical designs and patient requirements for early identification of innovations and project planning
- Simulation of optical interfaces and beam paths for the development of innovative and optimization of existing optical designs with simulation software (e.g. Zemax)
- Disciplined documentation of activities and work results in a highly regulated development environment
- Verification and experimental proof of the desired optical performance parameters
- Transferring ideas and innovations into research and development projects
- Selection, procurement, commissioning and operation of measurement technology for determining optical parameters
- Validation of manufacturing processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Support in the preparation of approval documentation, project descriptions, product launches, sales guides and marketing materials
- Independent organization and planning of (optical) projects (e.g. project planning with Gantt charts, resource planning, etc.)
Your profile
- Successfully completed studies in physics, ophthalmic optics, optometry, medical technology or a comparable field of study
- Experience in the testing and characterization of optical surfaces (e.g. interferometry, wavefronts, MTF, profilometry)
- Confident handling of simulation software for optical systems, such as Zemax
- Analytical, structured and solution-oriented way of working
- Ability to communicate and work in a team and act independently
- Experience and willingness to plan and manage optics projects.
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills
- Advantageous would be
- Experience in product development in strictly regulated industries, such as medical technology, for example in accordance with ISO 13485
- Experience in ophthalmology
- Experience with project management
Our offer
- Varied and responsible activities in an innovative and future-oriented company
- Independent area of responsibility
- Exchange at eye level
- Collegial support culture
- Short decision-making paths due to a flat hierarchy