Optical Design Engineer

In a multidisciplinary team, you will take the lead in the optical developments for the next generation machines. The optical systems include laser scanning, spectroscopy and camera technologies.
Besides participating in development projects, you will spend a fair amount of time on scouting and testing new technologies.

• Design and test prototypes
• Transfers innovative and creative ideas into feasible solutions
• Participate in the development, the building and the optimization of prototypes, existing machines and applications by means of projects.
• Plan your work and report on the progress.
• Follow new technologies and evaluate them for implementation 
• Guarantee the necessary documentation of designs to enable a flawless installation in our sorters.
• Improve and support the current optical systems

• Master degree in Photonics, Physics or Civil Engineering with experience in Optics or similar by experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of optical design.
• Fluent in Dutch and English. Both verbal and in writing.
• Solid optical design experience extended with an interest in software and electronics.
• Solid experience with optical design software (OpticStudio/ASAP/…).
• Experience with machine vision and data analysis is a plus.
• Hands on experiences in the use of optical test equipment .
• Basic programming skills (Python, Matlab, C#…).
• Self-motivating and having an everlasting curiosity towards new technologies.
• You are a team player with strong communication skills. 
• Willing to sporadically travel abroad to customer locations and other companies' locations.

• A training in the products and technology.
• A challenging and innovative work environment with pleasant atmosphere and potential for career growth.
• A competitive salary package with fringe benefits.