Application Engineer – Optical Metrology

Optimus Search; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Optimus Search is seeking an experienced Application Engineer - Optical Metrology to support customers across Europe with advanced optical metrology systems. You will combine hands-on metrology expertise with applications development, system demos and complex troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities include acting as the technical liaison, developing measurement applications, conducting demonstrations, installing equipment, and training customers while travelling 30-50% across Europe to enable

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics or Metrology.
• Several years of experience in optical metrology or related applications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of microscopy, spectroscopy, interferometry, or optical measurement.
• Experience developing measurement applications and solving customer-specific challenges.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present technical solutions to customers and travel 30-50% across Europe.

Aufgaben

• Act as the technical point of contact for customers across Europe, supporting the implementation and use of advanced optical metrology systems.
• Develop and optimise measurement applications to meet specific customer requirements.
• Support customers working with optical metrology, microscopy, spectroscopy and/or interferometry systems.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, system evaluations and technical presentations.
• Install, configure and commission measurement equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot complex optical, measurement and application-related issues.
• Analyse customer measurement data and recommend improvements to measurement methods and system configuration.
• Develop application-specific measurement procedures, test methods and technical documentation.
• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to communicate customer requirements and drive product improvements.
• Support proof-of-concept studies, trials and evaluation projects with prospective and existing customers.
• Provide technical training and guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to application notes, technical presentations and customer-facing documentation.
• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise during customer discussions and evaluations.
• Build strong long-term relationships with customers and understand their technical and measurement challenges.
• Travel regularly throughout Europe to support customer projects, demonstrations and installations.

Kenntnisse

Optical metrology

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Interferometry

Measurement applications

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Optical Engineering / Photonics / Physics / Metrology degree

Jobbeschreibung

Application Engineer - Optical Metrology

Travel: 30-50% across Europe

We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer - Optical Metrology to support customers across Europe using advanced optical measurement and metrology equipment.

This is a customer-facing technical role combining optical metrology expertise with applications development, system demonstrations and complex technical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact for customers across Europe, supporting the implementation and use of advanced optical metrology systems.
• Develop and optimise measurement applications to meet specific customer requirements.
• Support customers working with optical metrology, microscopy, spectroscopy and/or interferometry systems.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, system evaluations and technical presentations.
• Install, configure and commission measurement equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot complex optical, measurement and application-related issues.
• Analyse customer measurement data and recommend improvements to measurement methods and system configuration.
• Develop application-specific measurement procedures, test methods and technical documentation.
• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to communicate customer requirements and drive product improvements.
• Support proof-of-concept studies, trials and evaluation projects with prospective and existing customers.
• Provide technical training and guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to application notes, technical presentations and customer-facing documentation.
• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise during customer discussions and evaluations.
• Build strong long-term relationships with customers and understand their technical and measurement challenges.
• Travel regularly throughout Europe to support customer projects, demonstrations and installations.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Metrology or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in optical metrology, instrumentation or a related applications engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of at least one of microscopy, spectroscopy, interferometry or optical measurement.
• Experience developing measurement applications and solving customer-specific technical challenges.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting technical solutions and demonstrating complex equipment to customers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with engineering and sales teams.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% across Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical metrology specialist who enjoys combining technical engineering with customer interaction, international travel and applications development.