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Optical Lead Engineer

Netherlands, Eindhoven 7000.00 EUR / Month · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Do you want to build the most advanced optical modules for the high-tech industry? As an Optical Lead Engineer, you will translate complex customer requirements into groundbreaking designs and test your own prototypes in the lab. In this role, you will directly contribute to the success of multidisciplinary projects. Together with the System Architect and a team of specialists, you will bring high-tech innovations to life for leading OEM clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and design high-tech optical modules and systems for various market segments
  • Translate customer requirements into concrete, realizable concepts
  • Set up and carry out feasibility tests in the optical laboratory and validate the prototypes
  • Generate optical layouts, simulations, and custom lens designs in Zemax

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or PhD in (Applied) Physics or a similar technical field
  • At least 7 years of experience in optical design and simulations within the high-tech machinery industry
  • Demonstrable experience with designing and simulating in Zemax
  • Hands-on experience setting up test arrangements and aligning optical systems

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