CareerPlan

Optical Surface Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/x)

AalenFull-time2026-09-03 → 2026-11-13

Core

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for optical components and prescription lenses, ensuring quality and scalability for XR vision correction systems.

Role type

Optical Surface Manufacturing Engineer

Builds

Prescription lenses and optical components for Extended Reality (XR) vision correction

Domain

Optics manufacturing / Precision engineering

Required skills

Lens surfacing, precision optics manufacturing, lens surfacing machinery operation, optical quality standards, process development, continuous improvement, preventive maintenance

Preferred skills

Experience with freeform generators, polishers, edgers, systematic documentation

Technologies

Freeform generators, polishers, edgers, grinding, milling, turning equipment

Responsibilities

Plan and execute trials for new materials and lens geometries, develop and optimize machine processes for grinding/milling/turning/polishing/edging, establish standard operating procedures, analyze process performance and implement improvements, perform preventive maintenance

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC