Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year
Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
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 physics, optics, optometry, ophthalmic optics, vision science, engineering, or a comparable scientific discipline. PhD is appreciated
Initial experience or 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 BeutlerSummary
Contribute to development and assessment of ophthalmic lens designs, optical concepts, and scientific research.
Job title
Junior Scientist Ophthalmic Lens Design (f/m/x) - limited for one year
Experience level
entry level
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Aalen, remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
73 Aalen, Germany