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 support the production of XR vision correction systems.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (optical surfaces)
Builds
XR vision correction and optical systems
Domain
Optics manufacturing / Extended Reality
Required skills
lens surfacing machinery operation, process parameter optimization, polishing process development, edging and finishing processes, DFM/DFA review, additive manufacturing evaluation, optical quality standards, data-driven process optimization
Preferred skills
freeform generator experience, slurry and tooling selection, equipment supplier collaboration, SOP development
Technologies
freeform generators, polishers, edgers, grinding machines, milling machines, turning machines
Responsibilities
Develop 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; Evaluate alternative manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC