Optical engineer Jobs in Braunfels

Description

Systematically analyze technical manufacturing and field related issues by using diagnostics, protocols, theory of operations, other information and present concepts and solutions to field support team or management for standardization.

Implement optical alignment and metrology process or test / tooling fixtures to improve manufacturing cycle time or cost.

Improve opto-mechanical designs for manufacturability and specify optical components and sub-systems such as lasers, LEDs, optical filters, cameras, sensors, and lens assemblies especially for illumination, imaging, and microscope systems.

Following a design process by performing reviews, technical alignment with vendors, first-article inspection, testing, prototype integration, and design release.

Generate and maintain process and equipment work instructions, drawings, and other production documents to conform to specifications.

Work with Quality and Purchasing departments resolving component / part quality problems, driving overall supplier quality improvements and cost reductions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor / Master's in Physics or other optic related subject, preferably between 1 - 5 years of relevant work experience

Ability in understanding of optical subsystems and their interface with other subsystems, e.g. mechanical, electrical

Basic experience with optical designs and simulations in Zemax

Programming capabilities with MATLAB or Python for user interfaces

Able to present and communicate technical data

Ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines

Be able to work in a multi-discipline and multi-culture global team

Experience with spectroscopy, coatings, and optomechanics is a plus