ZEISS Group

Lead Engineer Optical Design (f/m/x)

Berlin Full time

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally. Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your Role

  • Technical responsibility in development projects in the field of Intraocular Lenses (IOL)

  • Responsibility for the technical support of existing products throughout their entire lifecycle and assistance with approval in international markets

  • Evaluation of product requirements and creation of specifications in collaboration with product management

  • Implementation of your ideas into successful products in close collaboration with the project manager and within an interdisciplinary team consisting of development, product management, regulatory and clinical affairs, engineering, and purchasing

Your Profile

  • You possess an excellent degree in physics, mechanical engineering, medical technology, or a related field with a focus on optics and optical technologies

  • You have demonstrated your ability to experiment with new ideas and solutions, both theoretically and practically, for example during a PhD

  • You exhibit outstanding analytical and conceptual abilities, with a structured and goal-oriented approach to problem-solving

  • You display a high level of creativity, self-initiative, and a willingness to take responsibility

  • You have hands-on experience with optical experiments and measuring devices

  • Ideally, you possess knowledge of an optical design software, such as Zemax

  • You are fluent in English, both spoken and written, and enjoy collaborating in an international team. German language skills are advantageous

If every detail matters to you and you want to see a small product make a big difference in the end, then you are in the right place with us.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Nicole Kraft-Henzelmann