Shaping the future of wafer‑level optics — together Are you passionate about transforming cutting‑edge optical technologies into real-world applications?
As our new Optical Systems Application Engineer, you will play a key role in bridging customer needs with NILT’s pioneering optical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of nano‑ and micro‑optics innovation.
Based in our modern office and cleanroom facilities in Seehallen Horgen, right next to Lake Zürich, you will join an experienced, collaborative team dedicated to building next‑generation optical modules and demonstrators.
You will be part of an ambitious company where we win together. Team spirit and mutual success are key components in our everyday work culture.
Tasks and responsibilities Support customer evaluations, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment between customer requirements and NILT’s optical solutions. Work closely with sales to ensure a good customer experience from the first contact to the signed contract.
Application Engineering Translate customer use cases into system‑level optical solutions and drive the performance, cost, and manufacturability tradeoffs and work closely with the product management team.
Demonstrator and Evaluation kit Development Build and test functional prototypes and evaluation kits in our hacker lab to validate concepts and showcase system capabilities to customers.
Module Development Collaborate closely with internal and external teams to define and refine optical module architectures — from camera systems to dot projectors, diffusers, and beyond.
Skills, experiences and qualifications we are looking for
MSc in Microengineering, Electronics, Optics, Photonics, Physics, or a related field
3+ years’ experience in optoelectronic device development or product management (preferably consumer applications)
Strong understanding of optics and optical systems
Experience with mechanical and/or optical design
Hands‑on experience with 3D printing for rapid prototyping
Programming skills, ideally Python (data analysis, automation, prototyping)
Independent, structured, and goal‑oriented mindset
Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary setup
Willingness to travel for partner and customer engagements
Fluent in English; German is a plus
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As our new Optical Systems Application Engineer, you will play a key role in bridging customer needs with NILT’s pioneering optical solutions. This is a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of nano‑ and micro‑optics innovation.
Based in our modern office and cleanroom facilities in Seehallen Horgen, right next to Lake Zürich, you will join an experienced, collaborative team dedicated to building next‑generation optical modules and demonstrators.
You will be part of an ambitious company where we win together. Team spirit and mutual success are key components in our everyday work culture.
Tasks and responsibilities Support customer evaluations, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment between customer requirements and NILT’s optical solutions. Work closely with sales to ensure a good customer experience from the first contact to the signed contract.
Application Engineering Translate customer use cases into system‑level optical solutions and drive the performance, cost, and manufacturability tradeoffs and work closely with the product management team.
Demonstrator and Evaluation kit Development Build and test functional prototypes and evaluation kits in our hacker lab to validate concepts and showcase system capabilities to customers.
Module Development Collaborate closely with internal and external teams to define and refine optical module architectures — from camera systems to dot projectors, diffusers, and beyond.
Skills, experiences and qualifications we are looking for
MSc in Microengineering, Electronics, Optics, Photonics, Physics, or a related field
3+ years’ experience in optoelectronic device development or product management (preferably consumer applications)
Strong understanding of optics and optical systems
Experience with mechanical and/or optical design
Hands‑on experience with 3D printing for rapid prototyping
Programming skills, ideally Python (data analysis, automation, prototyping)
Independent, structured, and goal‑oriented mindset
Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary setup
Willingness to travel for partner and customer engagements
Fluent in English; German is a plus
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