Optical Design Engineer – Focus on camera modules - DK/SE/CH

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

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.

If you have any questions, please contact

Ulrich Quaade

Email: uq@nilt.com

Application deadline:

1 January 2025

Optical Systems Engineer – Focus on camera modules - Switzerland

Location: Horgen, Switzerland

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

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

You’ll be tasked with defining the architecture of camera modules, but also a variety of optical devices such as dot projectors and diffuser modules. Your expertise will guide these projects from conception to reality, ensuring they meet our high standards and align with the evolving needs of the market. An important aspect of the job is to balance the various tradeoffs related to cost, performance, size and complexity.

You’ll be the bridge to our external partners, collaborating with module integrator companies both near and far. Your insights will help shape the partnerships that elevate our products and processes.

In our hacker lab, you’ll get hands-on, building demos that bring our concepts to life. It’s a place where experimentation meets execution, and where your contributions will shine brightly.

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Define architecture of camera modules and other optical systems

• Oversee and manage external module integrator companies

• Construct mockups and demos in hacker lab

• Participate in customer dialogues

Hard Skills & Experiences

• Proficiency in building optoelectronic devices for the consumer market

• Professional experience is a must (3+ years)

• Familiarity with mass production processes

• Background in the field of optics

• Experience in mechanical design is a plus

• Experience in optical design is a plus

• Experience in collaborating with Asian manufacturing companies is a plus

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

• Openness to travel to module integrator companies

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

• Newly constructed office and cleanroom facilities in the “Seehallen Horgen”, conveniently located next to the Horgen train station and Lake Zurich

• 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

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.

If you have any questions, please contact

Moritz Schmidlin

Email: moritz@nilt.com

Application deadline:

1 January 2025

Optical Testing Engineer - Switzerland

Location: Horgen, Switzerland

NIL Technology is a leading manufacturer of micro-and nanostructured optical components for 3D sensor technology.

Our team in Horgen (ZH), Switzerland, is expanding, and we are actively seeking a new colleague to join our optical characterization team. As a member of the Optics team, your primary focus will be on executing the testing roadmap for NILT.

As a key contributor to project teams, you will take responsibility for testing elements and components, and provide valuable feedback to process and design engineers, as well as our customers. Close collaboration with the optical design group and process development team will be essential.

Additionally, you will design and construct custom optical setups capable of measuring the performance of our parts. Maintenance, optimization, and automation of existing setups are also part of your responsibilities. Finally, you will analyze measurement data and prepare comprehensive reports for presentation.

If you have a passion for optics and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support customer projects regarding optical testing

• Maintain and improve test systems from lab setups to mass production test equipment

• Design, build and automate new optical test setups

• Implement algorithms to extract key metrics from measurement data

• Perform data analysis on measurement data

• Reporting and documentation

Hard Skills & Experiences

• Background in optics

• Experience in testing of optical or optoelectronic components

• Practical experience in the lab, ideally optical lab

• Knowledge of at least one programming language, ideally Python

• Good communication skills

Soft Skills

• Independent, work towards an objective rather than following instructions

• A structured approach to work and attention to detail

• Good communication skills to present results and challenges clearly

• Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced environment

Qualifications & Profile

• Engineering degree or MSc degree in Microengineering, Electronics, Optics, Photonics, Physics or similar

• English (required), German is a plus

What NILT offers

• Dynamic but easy-going start-up work environment with flat hierarchies

• Newly built office and cleanroom facilities in the “Seehallen Horgen” next to the train station of Horgen and Lake Zurich.

• Opportunity to grow with the company and develop skills in a multidisciplinary environment

• Flexible working hours and strong 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 Moritz Schmidlin at moritz@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.

If you have any questions, please contact

Moritz Schmidlin

Email: moritz@nilt.com

Application deadline:

1. January 2025