Senior Optical Design Engineer

Barrington James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering medical device company as a Senior Optical Design Engineer, where you'll lead the design and development of next-generation intraocular lenses. This full-time role offers the opportunity to apply your advanced optics knowledge to solve complex design challenges, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you're ready for your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancements in vision care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in optical design with Zemax and MATLAB.
• Strong background in optical design principles and validation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of intraocular lenses and ophthalmic products.
• Collaborate with R&D and surgeons to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Zemax

MATLAB

Optical Design Principles

Project Leadership

Risk Assessment

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics

Job description

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Barrington James is recruiting for an experienced Senior Optical Design Engineer to join a pioneering medical device company at the forefront of ophthalmic innovation. This full-time role in London, UK, offers the chance to work on next-generation intraocular lenses (IOLs) and drive advancements in vision care.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and testing of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and ophthalmic products
• Apply advanced optics knowledge to solve complex design challenges
• Collaborate with R&D, surgeons, and research teams to develop innovative solutions
• Perform risk assessments and drive product improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA, MDR)

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s or PhD in Physics or related field
• 5+ years of Zemax & MATLAB experience
• Strong background in optical design principles & validation methods
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to lead projects & work autonomously

This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in optical design and make a real impact on patient outcomes. If you’re ready for your next challenge, apply now or drop me a message for more details!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Production

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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