CareerPlan

Head of Optic & Mechanical Design (f/m/x) @ Carl ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)

AalenFull-time2026-07-27 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead optical and mechanical design for XR vision correction and optical systems, managing end-to-end architecture from feasibility to product development.

Role type

Head of Optic & Mechanical Design (Strategic Business Unit Lead)

Builds

XR vision correction and optical systems for consumers

Domain

Optics, Mechanical Engineering, Extended Reality (XR)

Required skills

Optical system design, Mechanical design, Team leadership, Tolerancing, Stray-light analysis, DfM, CAD, FEM, Roadmap planning, Supplier management

Preferred skills

PhD in Physics/Optics/Mechanical Engineering, Experience in imaging systems or photonics modules

Technologies

Optical design software, CAD, FEM