20th November 2024

Location: Horgen, Switzerland; Stockholm, Sweden; Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark depending on candidate

NIL Technology is a leading manufacturer of micro-and nanostructured optical components and systems.

We’re on the lookout for an Optical Design Engineer with a keen eye for innovation and the drive for defining the future of camera and optical sensing technologies. At NIL Technology, you’ll be diving into the world of wafer-level optics, playing a pivotal role in defining the system architectures for our cutting-edge camera and projection modules and supporting customer dialogues.

You’ll be tasked with designing not only camera modules, but also a variety of optical devices such as dot projectors and diffuser modules. Your expertise will steer these projects from their inception to completion, guaranteeing that the optical design meets the ever-increasing requirements from the market. An important part of the job is to support customer dialogues by customizing existing concepts, providing data, and delivering customer-facing presentations including relevant technical descriptions and data.

You’ll be a major bridge between our module R&D and customer solutions. Thus, extensive experience in optical design, design for manufacturing, practical implementation, module integration, customer needs, and customer dialogue is a must.

You will be part of a company that offers a fast-moving and busy work environment, where all opinions are valued together. We have a strong team spirit and a profound “we win, and we lose together” attitude which we value and culture. Read more at www.nilt.com/join-us.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design optical systems using raytracing software
• Design to customer specifications
• DFM, sensitivity analysis, and tolerance analysis
• Preparing design reports and other customer-facing material
• Participate in customer dialogues

Hard Skills & Experiences

• Background in optical design
• Proficiency in Zemax design
• Professional experience is a must (5+ years)
• Experience in designing optics to customer specifications including manufacturability, sensitivity, tolerances, and yield

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently and focus on objectives rather than just following instructions
• Structured work approach and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills to articulate results and challenges effectively
• Adaptability to a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications & Profile

• MSc degree in Microengineering, Electronics, Optics, Photonics, Physics, or a related field
• Proficiency in English is required, knowledge of German is a plus

What NILT Offers

• A dynamic yet relaxed start-up work environment with flat hierarchies
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a multidisciplinary environment
• Flexible working hours and a strong sense of team spirit

We will evaluate applications as they are received, and we will be happy to receive your application as soon as possible and no later than 1st January 2025.

Start date: as soon as possible

If you have any questions, please contact Ulrich Quaade at uq@nilt.com.

Your application may be stored with the company for up to 6 months unless you request otherwise.

About NILT

NIL Technology (NILT), founded in 2006, is an optical solutions company designing, developing, and manufacturing optical elements and components using high-precision nanoscale features. The company is backed by several industry-independent investors: Jolt Capital, NGP Capital, Swisscanto, Vaekstfonden, and the European Innovation Council (EIC). NILT creates competitive advantages with flat optics in optical applications for 3D sensing, consumer electronics, machine vision, autonomous vehicles, telecommunication, and AR/VR/MR displays; all solutions made by diffractive optical elements (DOE) and metalenses/meta optical elements (MOE). NILT is based in Denmark and has offices in Switzerland, Sweden, and the US. Visit us at www.nilt.com.