Optical Metrology / Measurement Engineer – Ghent

Optimus Search; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search in Ghent, Belgium seeks an Optical Metrology / Measurement Engineer to join a team where optics, precision measurement and advanced technology converge. You will tackle challenging measurement problems and drive high-accuracy solutions for demanding customers.

The role offers greater technical responsibility and close collaboration with R&D, engineering, and sales, including customer demonstrations and trials.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical metrology or precision measurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication with engineers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise optical measurement and metrology solutions for complex customer applications.
• Work with customers to understand measurement requirements, challenges and performance targets.
• Select and configure appropriate optical measurement technologies and systems.
• Perform measurement analysis, validation and system characterisation.
• Support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of measurement systems.
• Investigate measurement uncertainty, accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot complex technical and measurement problems.
• Work with R&D, engineering, sales and applications teams to develop effective solutions.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, technical evaluations and application trials.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the customer project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve measurement processes and system performance.

Skills

Optical metrology

Precision measurement

Dimensional measurement

Optical systems

Industrial inspection

Communication skills

Education

Degree in optics/physics/metrology/mechanical engineering

Job description

Optical Metrology / Measurement Engineer – Ghent, Belgium

We’re looking for an experienced Optical Metrology / Measurement Engineer to join our team in Ghent.

This is an opportunity to work at the point where optics, precision measurement, engineering and advanced technology come together.

You’ll be working on technically demanding measurement challenges, helping customers solve problems where accuracy, repeatability and performance really matter.

If you’re already established in optical metrology or precision measurement, this is an opportunity to take your expertise into a role with greater technical responsibility, customer interaction and influence.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and optimise optical measurement and metrology solutions for complex customer applications.
• Work with customers to understand measurement requirements, challenges and performance targets.
• Select and configure appropriate optical measurement technologies and systems.
• Perform measurement analysis, validation and system characterisation.
• Support the integration, commissioning and optimisation of measurement systems.
• Investigate measurement uncertainty, accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot complex technical and measurement problems.
• Work closely with R&D, engineering, sales and applications teams to develop effective solutions.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, technical evaluations and application trials.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the customer project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve measurement processes, system performance and customer outcomes.
• Stay at the forefront of developments in optical metrology and precision measurement.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally already have experience in optical metrology, precision measurement, dimensional measurement, optical systems, industrial inspection or a closely related field.

You’ll bring:

• Strong practical and theoretical understanding of measurement principles.
• Experience with optical measurement or metrology technologies.
• Experience analysing measurement data and assessing measurement performance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to understand complex technical requirements and turn them into practical solutions.
• Experience working with precision engineering, manufacturing or industrial customers.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to discuss technical subjects with engineers and senior technical stakeholders.
• A methodical and hands‑on approach to solving difficult measurement problems.
• Native with English communication skills.

A degree or equivalent technical qualification in optics, physics, metrology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.