Senior Engineer – Microscopy & Imaging Systems

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Microscopy & Imaging Systems to develop next-generation microscopy and high-resolution imaging platforms for scientific and industrial applications.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role for an optical specialist with strong experience in imaging systems, optical alignment and system optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimisation of advanced microscopy and high-resolution imaging systems.
• Define optical architectures and translate application requirements into practical imaging solutions.
• Design and optimise illumination systems, objective configurations and imaging paths.
• Select, integrate and characterise cameras, optical components and imaging hardware.
• Perform optical alignment, calibration and system characterisation.
• Optimise image quality, resolution, contrast, signal-to-noise and overall system performance.
• Develop and evaluate image-processing and analysis approaches to improve measurement and imaging capability.
• Investigate optical aberrations, alignment errors and other factors affecting image quality.
• Integrate optical, mechanical, electronic and software subsystems into complete imaging platforms.
• Design and execute experiments to validate optical performance against defined specifications.
• Troubleshoot complex optical and imaging problems and lead root-cause investigations.
• Support prototype development, testing and transition of new imaging technologies into robust systems.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary R&D and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical design reviews, system specifications and validation plans.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Fluorescence and/or confocal microscopy experience would be highly advantageous.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Imaging Science or a related discipline.
• Several years of professional experience developing optical imaging or microscopy systems.
• Strong practical knowledge of microscopy, optical alignment and imaging system design.
• Experience with illumination systems, objectives, cameras and optical components.
• Understanding of image processing and quantitative image analysis.
• Experience with optical system integration, testing and characterisation.
• Strong troubleshooting and experimental problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary R&D environments.
• Fluorescence, confocal or other advanced microscopy experience is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced optical engineer to take technical ownership of advanced microscopy and imaging platforms and contribute to the development of high-performance systems for scientific and industrial applications in Göttingen.