Senior Development Engineer Surfacing (f/m/x) @ Carl ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)
Core
Development, optimization, and industrialization of surfacing processes (generating, polishing, edging) for optical components and lenses, specifically prescription lenses.
Role type
Senior Development Engineer (Precision Optics Manufacturing)
Builds
Prescription lenses and optical systems for consumer XR applications
Domain
Optical manufacturing / Precision engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lens surfacing machinery operation, process parameter optimization, optical quality standards, data-driven process optimization, DFM/DFA review, additive manufacturing evaluation
Preferred skills
Freeform generator experience, slurry and tooling selection, production transfer management
Technologies
Freeform generators, polishers, edgers, grinding, milling, turning
Responsibilities
Define and optimize tools and process parameters for lens generating; Develop and refine polishing processes; Specify and optimize edging and finishing processes; Collaborate with equipment suppliers on process capability; Establish robust process windows and SOPs; Evaluate alternative manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC