Hybrid Hands-On Optical Engineer - R&D Lab

The Member Company; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal coaching

Extensive training budget

Individual profit sharing

Job summary

A global high-tech consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic Hands On Optical Engineer to join their experimental R&D team in Eindhoven. This role involves building and testing complex optical setups, validating optical configurations, and collaborating with senior engineers. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in an optical laboratory, knowledge of lasers and optical alignment tools, and a relevant academic background. The position offers a hybrid work model and diverse projects for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an optical laboratory or experimental optics role.
• Skilled in setting up optical tables and performing beam alignment using standard optical tools.
• Strong understanding of basic optical principles such as Gaussian beams and polarization.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble optical setups including lasers, mirrors, and lenses.
• Conduct full system testing including characterization and stability measurements.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve system performance.

Skills

Hands-on experience in an optical laboratory

Working with lasers

Precision optical alignment

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

Optical tables

MATLAB

Python

Job description

A global high-tech consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic Hands On Optical Engineer to join their experimental R&D team in Eindhoven. This role involves building and testing complex optical setups, validating optical configurations, and collaborating with senior engineers. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in an optical laboratory, knowledge of lasers and optical alignment tools, and a relevant academic background. The position offers a hybrid work model and diverse projects for personal and professional growth.