Senior R&D Engineer – Optics & Prototyping
Salary: €70,000 + bonus
Location: Leipzig Region, Germany (Hybrid option available)
Hours: Full-Time | 8-Hour Standard Day Shift
Benefits: Private Medical & Healthcare
Syntech Recruitment is supporting a global engineering group in the search for a Senior R&D Engineer to join a specialist Concept Development Team focused on early-stage design and innovation in optical and metrology technologies.
This role sits within a well-funded R&D function and involves prototyping new imaging, optical and ergonomic systems. Engineers are given direct access to optical benches, breadboard rigs, 3D printing facilities and high-end software tools including Zemax, Mathcad and CREO. The team plays a critical role in translating future product vision into working technical demonstrators.
Benefits include:
* Salary + bonus
* Generous pension scheme
* Healthcare plan
* Life insurance
* Annual leave of 32 days (inc BH)
* Hybrid option (2 days from home)
* Prestigious workplace with an onsite gym
Senior R&D Engineer Responsibilities:
* Design and prototype new imaging and metrology systems
* Build breadboard and mock-up models for feasibility testing
* Contribute to optical and digital system architecture
* Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies
* Collaborate across optical, mechanical, electronic and software disciplines
* Benchmark competitors and identify innovation opportunities
* Align technical requirements with suppliers and partners
* Present progress and technical findings to R&D stakeholders
Senior R&D Engineer Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in R&D or early-stage product engineering
* Strong optical or imaging systems background
* Skilled in breadboarding, prototyping, and hands-on rig work
* Working knowledge of Zemax, CREO, Mathcad or similar
* Degree in Physics, Optoelectronics, Mechatronics or a related field
* Comfortable operating in a cross-functional innovation team
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