Head of Optic & Mechanical Design (f/m/x) @ Carl ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)
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
Extended Reality (XR), Optics, Precision Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical system design, Optomechanical system design, Team leadership, Tolerancing, Stray-light analysis, DfM, Optical design software, CAD, FEM, Roadmap planning, Supplier management
Preferred skills
PhD in Physics/Optics/Mechanical Engineering, Experience in research or product development environments
Technologies
Optical design software, CAD, FEM
Responsibilities
Lead and develop cross-functional teams of optical and mechanical design engineers, Own end-to-end architecture of complex optical and optomechanical systems, Ensure state-of-the-art design quality by driving methods and processes, Collaborate with business units and manufacturing to align requirements, Shape and prioritize the technology and IP roadmap, Plan and develop key competencies within the team, Represent ZEISS as a technical authority in reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
