Surfacing Engineer (f/m/x) @ Carl ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)
Core
Development, optimization, and industrialization of surfacing processes (generating, polishing, edging) for optical lenses, specifically prescription lenses.
Role type
Manufacturing process engineer (optical lens surfacing)
Builds
Optical components and prescription lenses
Domain
Precision optics manufacturing / Consumer electronics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lens surfacing, precision optics manufacturing, lens surfacing machinery operation, optical quality standards, process development, documentation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance
Preferred skills
Experience with freeform generators, polishers, edgers, plastic and mineral materials
Technologies
Freeform generators, polishers, edgers, grinding machines, milling machines, turning machines
Responsibilities
Plan and execute trials for new materials and prototype manufacturing; Develop and optimize machines, tools, and process parameters for generating, polishing, and edging; Collaborate with equipment suppliers on process capability and upgrades; Establish robust process windows and standard operating procedures; Analyze process performance and implement continuous improvements; Perform preventive maintenance of equipment