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Optical Engineer

Swave Bolsters TeamBelgium

10 dagen geleden

Functieomschrijving

At Swave Photonics, we’re not just dreaming about the future : we’re building it! We are a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets holographic chips based on proprietary diffractive photonics technology. Our mission is to enable display manufacturers and content creators to disrupt the visualization market with immersive ultra-high resolution, life-like, true holographic displays.

Imagine a world where holographic displays make the impossible possible, where visualization meets collaboration and transforms productivity. Joining Swave means being at the forefront of this revolution, shaping the future of immersive technology. To drive our ambitious vision, we’re opening a position of Optical Engineer . In this role, you will be the key figure with regards to optical lab management.

Role and responsibilities

You will play an important role in our lab management and expansion. We expect you to take charge of the day-to-day operation of Swave’s labs, such as handling orders, material and supply management for multiple optical labs and our demo room.
You will play an active role in planning, designing and building optical characterization and demo setups.
You will be responsible for optomechanical design and 3D-printing.
You will liaise with and be the point of contact for subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination.
You will outline and enforce our lab safety procedures (most notably laser safety).

Qualifications

You hold a Bachelors / Masters degree in Optics, or Physics / Engineering.

Preferably you have 3+ years of lab experience in an industrial setting.

You are comfortable with designing and maintaining optical systems.

You have detailed understanding of the day-to-day operation of an optics lab and have proven ability to manage labs with multiple users.

You have a deep understanding of optical lab safety and how to implement safe practice or training for lab users.

You are naturally organized and tidy.

Experience with Zemax or other optical design software is a strong plus.

Hands-on experience in rapid prototyping (FDM, SLS or SLA 3D printing primarily, other machining / CAD is a plus).

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you can easily adapt to changing circumstances.

You are an enthusiastic and approachable team player with the confidence and assertiveness to motivate others into action.

You're fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What we offer you

A competitive salary package tailored to your knowledge, skills, and experience.

An exciting and dynamic work environment with sufficient opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive both personally and professionally.

The flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance, because your well-being matters to us.

An informal and vibrant company culture built on authenticity, mutual trust and open communication, where your voice is valued.

A team of talented and passionate colleagues who inspire and challenge each other, with plenty of room for creativity, collaboration, and, of course, fun! From team-building activities to spontaneous celebrations, we make sure work feels rewarding in every way.

Location

Our headquarters are in the vibrant city of Leuven, Belgium. While the magic happens on-site, some remote work options are available.

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