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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Optical Designer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A very good Master's or Diplom degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a comparable program is required.
  • Very good knowledge of physical and technical optics is required.
  • Good knowledge of optical design software such as Zemax/Optics Studio or Code V and optical simulation software such as FRED is required.
  • Excellent German and English language skills are required.
  • A high degree of creativity and independence is required.
  • Very good communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Design various types of optical systems for conventional and digital hunting and nature-observation devices.
  • Predict the as-built performance of optical systems while accounting for optical and mechanical tolerances.
  • Perform ghost and stray-light simulations of optical systems.
  • Support the creation of system specifications.
  • Analyze and evaluate optical-system performance using technical measurements and communicate findings in discussions with internal, external, and international partners.
  • Communicate regularly with international suppliers.
  • Support adjacent departments, including procurement and prototype construction, with optical questions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the optical industry is advantageous.

About the Company

Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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