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Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year

Zeissgroup · Aalen

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Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand. Your Role

  • Contribute to the development of next-generation lens designs for ZEISS ophthalmic lenses
  • Develop and assess optical concepts for spectacle lenses with a focus on visual performance, product relevance, and customer benefit
  • Collaborate with research teams to translate scientific findings into design concepts and appropriate laboratory validation approaches
  • Support wearer trials and contribute to the interpretation and communication of study results
  • Support claim generation and substantiation in alignment with product management requirements and product positioning
  • Accompany product development activities through key phases up to market introduction especially for the XRX business segment
  • Represent the ZEISS Vision Care Lens Design team in selected external expert settings, including trade fairs and scientific conferences Your Profile
  • University degree in optics, optometry, ophthalmic optics, vision science, optical engineering, or a comparable scientific discipline like photonics. PhD is appreciated
  • Initial experience additional to strong interest in optical design, visual optics, spectacle lens design, ophthalmic products, or applied vision science
  • Ability to analyze complex scientific and technical topics and translate them into practical, product-oriented solutions
  • Strong motivation to work in an interdisciplinary environment across research, product management, development, and testing functions
  • Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
  • Confident communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
  • Interest in communicating technical topics in internal and external expert forums Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Hannah Beutler