Optical Metrology Engineer

Iventim; München; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Iventim in Munich is seeking an Optical Metrology Engineer to join our R&D team, driving metrology for imaging and inspection systems used in industrial automation. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers on next‑generation measurement instruments and test devices.

You will design experiments, align optical benches, automate measurements in Python/MATLAB, and model optical systems to guide engineering choices.

Qualifications

• Team leadership experience.
• System-level understanding of optical instruments and metrology.
• Hands-on experience with optical bench alignment, measurement, and characterization, particularly for imaging applications.
• Experience with lenses, microscopy, chromatic aberration, optical system modeling, spectroscopy, or related optical concepts.
• Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) and MATLAB for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with optical design/simulation tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or LightTrans.
• Knowledge of image processing, color science, computer vision, or optical design/simulation.
• Experience with calibration and validation of optical instruments.
• Strong English and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute experiments to characterize optical systems and measurement setups.
• Design, assemble, align, calibrate, and operate optical benchtop setups and sensor-under-test stations.
• Carry out optical measurements and analyze results to guide engineering decisions.
• Model and simulate optical systems and correlate simulations with experimental results.
• Develop and support innovative optical metrology solutions, including measurement fixtures, illumination paths, and sensor alignment mechanisms.
• Benchmark optical systems and components against defined standards and specifications.
• Automate optical measurements and laboratory instrumentation using Python and MATLAB.
• Analyze and visualize optical measurement data and evaluate measurement repeatability, reproducibility, and uncertainty.
• Define and document measurement criteria, metrics, calibration specifications, and test procedures.
• Communicate experimental results and technical strategies to multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Team leadership

System-level optical engineering

Optical bench alignment

Imaging optics concepts

Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

MATLAB

Optical design tools (Zemax, CODE V,  

Image processing / computer vision

Calibration and validation

Strong English communication

Education

Master’s degree (Optics/Physics/Opto-mechanics/Electrical Engineering)

PhD in Optics or related field

Tools

Zemax

CODE V

LightTrans

Job description

Become part of an R&D team working on innovative computer vision and optics applications for industry automation. We’re looking for an Optical Metrology Engineer with strong optical expertise and team leadership experience. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers on the design and development of next-generation measurement instruments, metrology systems, and test devices.

A top US Tech company will utilize the results in developing their QA environment, strongly impacting the quality of consumer electronics devices sold globally in multi-million-unit volumes.

You’ll work directly with customer stakeholders in an agile environment. The customer is looking for a strong, hands-on, proactive, and pragmatic engineer with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute experiments to characterize optical systems and measurement setups.
• Design, assemble, align, calibrate, and operate optical benchtop setups and sensor-under-test stations.
• Carry out optical measurements and analyze results to guide engineering decisions.
• Model and simulate optical systems and correlate simulations with experimental results.
• Develop and support innovative optical metrology solutions, including measurement fixtures, illumination paths, and sensor alignment mechanisms.
• Benchmark optical systems and components against defined standards and specifications.
• Automate optical measurements and laboratory instrumentation using Python and MATLAB.
• Analyze and visualize optical measurement data and evaluate measurement repeatability, reproducibility, and uncertainty.
• Define and document measurement criteria, metrics, calibration specifications, and test procedures.
• Communicate experimental results and technical strategies to multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Team leadership experience.
• System-level understanding of optical instruments and metrology.
• Hands-on experience with optical bench alignment, measurement, and characterization, particularly for imaging applications.
• Experience with lenses, microscopy, chromatic aberration, optical system modeling, spectroscopy, or related optical concepts.
• Strong programming skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) and MATLAB for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with optical design/simulation tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or LightTrans.
• Knowledge of image processing, color science, computer vision, or optical design/simulation.
• Experience with calibration and validation of optical instruments.
• Strong English and communication skills.
• Master’s degree with three years of experience or PhD.

A Plus

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Opto-mechanics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Background in instrumentation design or optical laboratory environments.
• Experience with camera design, CMOS sensors, or optical imaging systems.
• Experience with custom optomechanical fixtures or laboratory automation.
• Knowledge of Gage R&R, measurement-system analysis, or uncertainty quantification.
• Experience establishing or managing an optical laboratory.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of optical technology.
• Work on cutting-edge projects with global impact.

Contract:

Full-time Employment or B2B