Vacancy
Optical Design Engineer
What we do together is what makes us stronger. It’s our shared passion for technology. It’s how we build successful customer relationships. Taking on complex challenges. By liaising with colleagues around the world and jointly achieving unique goals.
In order to manage our growth, we are looking for an Optical Design Engineer for our Development & Engineering department in Nijmegen. You report directly to the group leader. You carry out projects in close collaboration with the project manager and system architect in projects of different sizes and complexity. Accelerate along with us!
Job Responsibilities:
• Developing and designing high-tech optical modules and systems, intended for several markets and applications;
• Translating multidisciplinary customer requirements into realizable concepts. Show the feasibility of these concepts at an early stage of the project in one of our optical labs. Also the final validation of the prototypes is part of your work;
• Besides designing Optics (e.g. with ray-tracing/Zemax), you can also be involved in image and signal processing, if required;
• Making sure you stay up-to-date on the newest developments in your area of expertise;
• Maintaining contacts with customers, partners and suppliers to ensure you have proper understanding of the challenges of our customers and the solutions we can provide in cooperation with our partners and suppliers (in collaboration with the system architect);
• Staying informed of the latest developments in your area of expertise;
• Being a part of a small, multidisciplinary team, there is much room for your ideas and views. You develop your projects, but also yourself;
• Traveling can be a part of this position. Developing a system for customers is the first part of the project. Installation, commissioning and possibly support can be asked.
Job Requirements
• Master or PhD degree in Engineering (Physics or similar);
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in optical design and simulations (e.g. Zemax or similar), preferably for OEM customers in the High Tech systems market
• Having a background in mechatronics, (opto-)mechanics or machinery would be a plus;
• Conceptual thinker with an eye for detail, creative and structured;
• You are able to communicate with customers at a high analytical level;
• Well-developed communication and social skills in combination with a pragmatic attitude.
Your terms of employment
Working at NTS means working in a successful and dynamic high-tech company with a leading and respected position in the market. You can feel this immediately in the energetic atmosphere within our offices and production environments. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague!
Your unique challenge at NTS includes at least the following conditions:
• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension plan with PME;
• Free fruit at work;
• Laptop and cell phone (provided this goes with the job);
• Personal growth and development opportunities through training and/or education;
• 27 vacation days and an additional 13 ADV days.
About NTS
NTS is a first-tier contract manufacturer that develops, produces and assembles complex (opto-) mechatronic systems and modules. At our specialized site, NTS Optel, we focus on design and assembly of custom opto-mechanics in the field of illumination, imaging, sensing, laser beam delivery and integrated nanostructure metrology solutions. We create customized solutions with high complexity and are active in the semicon, analytical, health and industrial market.
NTS Optel is a vertical integrated company where development and assembly are closely interconnected. Our Development & Engineering department consists of highly qualified Optical, Software, Electronics & Mechanical Engineers (Master, PhD), who are closely linked to our assembly team of qualified optical assembly engineers. Our cultural values are flexibility, drive, focus and collaboration.
Interested?
Apply now! Click on the application button and send your resume (and potential motivation letter). For more information about the vacancy or about our organization, please contact Amruta Bhargava on Amruta.Bhargava@nts-group.nl
6534 AT Nijmegen
Netherlands