Optical Design Engineer Physical Optics

Focuslight Switzerland is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end micro-optics. We have more than 20 years of experience in the fields of optical design, micro manufacturing, and metrology. Our micro-optical components meet the highest requirements for applications in photolithography, optical networks, medicine, and metrology. To allow us to integrate last generation technology faster we are looking for aOptical Design Engineer Physical OpticsWe are looking for an experienced optical engineer that contributes to our activity in physical optics. As a subject matter expert in the corporate R&D team, you will work for the diffractive optics product range at Focuslight. This includes diffractive optical elements (DOEs), Metaoptics and all products where physical optics plays a major role in realizing a certain optical function. Your main task will be the optical design, tolerance analysis and product implementation of diffractive optical elements for industrial use. A solid background in electromagnetic simulation is required to use and further develop simulation tools for this purpose. To be successful, you need to gain a complete understanding of the laws involved in manufacturing miniaturized structures for optical use.Job ResponsibilityIn more detail the Subject Matter Expert should :Design, simulate and optimize micro-optical components based on physical optics principlesDevelop and maintain simulation tools for optical design, tolerance analysisLead and mentor a team to oversee the DOEs production on different platforms and perform the functional test, ensuring products meet the customer’s specifications.Efficiently coordinate the internal and external global resources to deliver the competitive DOEs in the market.Capture and formalize learnings from rapid prototyping and iterative development cyclesEstablish and maintain comprehensive technical documentationProvide Technical support across the global teams and customersKey CompetencesExcellent technical and analytical understanding of complex subjectsHabitude to work in project teams merging different competenciesSkilled in planning and executing experiments unifying different technology platformsConnections within the etched optics industry and research institutesGoal-oriented, self-driven, quick-responsive and accountable professional mindsetProfessional skillsB. Sc. / M. Sc./Ph. Degree in Microtechnology/Physics/Electrical Engineering or a related fieldStrong expertise in electromagnetic theory and diffractive opticsExperience in metrology and characterization of micro and nanostructuresFluent in English, German as well as French; Chinese is a plusHighly experienced in optical system design and analysis of diffractive opticsProficiency with optical modelling tools (VirtualLab, …)Skilled in programming and numerical computing software tools (MatLab, Pyhton, …)Knowing how to use computational hardware and AI for optical design optimization is a plusProfound knowledge in micro and nanofabrication technology and clean room fabrication process, including DOE and Metaoptics wafer foundriesWe offerA dynamic and flexible work environment with focus on work-life balanceA global and multicultural company cultureWorkplace:Focuslight Switzerland (2068 Hauterive/ Neuchâtel)