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From translating customer requirements into optical concepts to system integration, verification and validation, you will take technical ownership and ensure that our solutions meet the required performance standards. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will strengthen our optical expertise and contribute to the successful development of advanced high-tech products.\nFurthermore, your key responsibilities are:\nLead, coach and develop the optical engineering team, supporting recruitment, onboarding, professional growth and knowledge sharing;\n\nDevelop optical engineering capabilities, ensuring the right competencies and capacity are available to meet current and future project needs;\n\nTranslate customer and system requirements into optical concepts, specifications and technical solutions;\n\nDesign, model, simulate and optimize optical systems and modules, preferably using Zemax;\n\nSelect and specify optical components and subsystems to meet technical and performance requirements;\n\nLead optical system integration, alignment, performance characterization, verification and validation activities;\n\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanics, mechatronics, electronics, software and project management, while driving continuous improvement and engineering quality.\n\nJob Requirements\nMSc or PhD in Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics or a related technical field;\n\nMinimum 5 years of experience developing optical systems, instruments or modules;\n\nProven expertise in optical design, modelling and simulation, preferably using Zemax;\n\nHands-on experience with optical system integration, alignment and performance characterization;\n\nExperience in product development, including prototyping, verification and validation;\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams;\n\nExperience leading or coaching engineers is an advantage, as is knowledge of imaging, microscopy, laser systems, optical metrology or high-tech applications such as semiconductor, analytical, medical or photonics systems.\n\nYour terms of employment\nAt NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions to complex challenges. You get the freedom and confidence to fully use and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest both in technology and in you as a future colleague!\nWith this challenge, we offer the following terms of employment:\nSalary from 6000 to €8000 gross per month\n\nPersonal growth and development opportunities, for example through training and/or education;\n\n27 vacation days and an additional 13 ADV days;\n\nExcellent pension plan with PME;\n\nTravel expense allowance paid monthly, with a maximum of 50 km per single journey and an allowance of €0.21 per km;\n\nAbout NTS\nWe deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and brightest ideas into a working system for the world's most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics and Analytical solutions. For this reason, we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier to OEMs and an international player operating from various production sites in Europe, Asia and the US.\nAlthough we offer our teams around the world a great place to work, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-focused mindset and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we take every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship and our successes.\nInterested?\nApply immediately and send your CV (and motivation letter) via the application button below! 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