Lead Ophthalmic Optical Designer — High-Impact, End-to-End

AddOptics; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AddOptics in Rotterdam seeks an Ophthalmic Optical Designer who can turn Rx specifications into manufacturable lens designs. You will own projects end to end, moving from concept through production-ready specs while advising the engineering team on optical feasibility.

The role requires 5+ years in optical design, hands-on multi-element lenses, and fluency with ophthalmic terminology. You’ll work with suppliers and metrology setups, ensuring designs meet tolerances and cost targets across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of optical design in ophthalmics.
• Fluent in lens terminology — sphere, cylinder, axis, prism, add power.
• Experience translating Rx to manufacturable designs.
• Experience with optics metrology and production handoff.

Responsibilities

• Translate Rx specifications into manufacturable optical designs.
• Bridge ophthalmic requirements with engineering teams.
• Guide designs through feasibility to production-ready specs.
• Advise engineers on optical feasibility.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure producibility.
• Set up optical metrology and QC processes.
• Improve documentation and handoff within the team.

Skills

Optical design

Ophthalmic knowledge

Multi-element systems

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Optical Engineering

Tools

OpticStudio (Zemax)

CODE V

Job description

AddOptics in Rotterdam seeks an Ophthalmic Optical Designer who can turn Rx specifications into manufacturable lens designs. You will own projects end to end, moving from concept through production-ready specs while advising the engineering team on optical feasibility.

The role requires 5+ years in optical design, hands-on multi-element lenses, and fluency with ophthalmic terminology. You’ll work with suppliers and metrology setups, ensuring designs meet tolerances and cost targets across the