Senior Optical Surface Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/x)
Core
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for plastic and mineral lenses, including grinding, milling, turning, polishing, and edging, to ensure surface quality and form accuracy for XR vision correction systems.
Role type
Senior IC optical surface manufacturing engineer
Builds
XR vision correction and optical systems
Domain
Optics manufacturing / Extended Reality (XR)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
lens surfacing machinery operation, process parameter optimization, polishing process development, edging and finishing processes, DFM/DFA review, optical quality standards, data-driven process optimization, hands-on machine operation
Preferred skills
additive manufacturing evaluation, equipment supplier collaboration, SOP establishment
Technologies
freeform generators, polishers, edgers, measurement equipment
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 and upgrades; Establish robust process windows and standard operating procedures; Support DFM / DFA reviews and implement feedback
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC