CareerPlan

Optical Engineer (m/f/d)

Mannheim, GermanyFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-10-24
Hybrid

Core

Design, build, test, and evaluate optical sensor prototypes for high-precision metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Role type

Optical Engineer (IC)

Builds

Optical sensor prototypes and production-ready metrology systems

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Optical metrology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Optical principles and components, Lenses, Lasers, Detectors, Illumination systems, Imaging optics, Laboratory experimental setups, System characterization, Technical troubleshooting, Python, Matlab, Optical simulation tools (Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, LightTools)

Preferred skills

German language skills, Experience with industrial sensor products

Technologies

Python, Matlab, Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, LightTools

Responsibilities

Design and develop new optical concepts for sensor prototypes, Conduct laboratory experiments and characterize optical system performance, Develop automation tools for data processing and visualization, Support transfer of prototypes to production, Investigate and troubleshoot optical, mechanical, electronic, and software issues

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC