Senior CAD Designer (f/m/x) @ Carl ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)
Core
Mechanical design and simulation of complex AR/VR optical systems, including tooling, jigs, and fixtures for precision manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/optomechanical designer
Builds
AR and VR glasses, optical and mechatronic systems
Domain
Consumer electronics / Optics / XR hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD modeling, 2D technical drawing, injection molding tool design, simulation software, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA review, material selection, design optimization
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None explicitly named (generic 'modern CAD and simulation software' mentioned)
Responsibilities
Design detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for optical and precision mechanical components; Design and simulate injection molding tools; Design jigs and fixtures for assembly, alignment, testing, and calibration; Collaborate with optical designers on tolerance analysis and mounting concepts; Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing on feasibility and material selection; Evaluate design variants for performance, cost, and manufacturability; Support DFM/DFA reviews and implement production feedback; Improve design guidelines and simulation workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC