The newly established strategic business unit ZEISS Photonics & Optics (PNO) combines strong consumer products with high-end technologies from various business units. Our passion for innovation and precision drives us in the Cinematography Business Unit of Carl ZEISS AG to develop products that enrich the work of our customers and elevate their creative visions in the film and photography industry to a new level. We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Optical Designer (m/f/x) to join our dedicated team and contribute to developing top-notch optical solutions for cinematography. If you have a passion for film and technology and want to grow in a dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you!
You develop optical systems for cinematography.
You conduct optical design studies, including design and tolerance analysis, to ensure the quality of our products.
You work on the further development of our models and methods to optimize system performance.
You negotiate error budgets and specifications with clients and customers.
You regularly communicate with internal and external partners to clarify technical issues and find solutions.
A successfully completed degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or a comparable field.
Several years of practical experience in the development of optical systems.
Excellent knowledge of physical and technical optics.
Excellent knowledge of optical design and simulation software (e.g., Code V, Zemax, FRED) as well as programming languages (e.g., Python).
An independent and systematic working style, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Very good German and English language skills, both spoken and written.
Sich etwas Neues trauen, über sich hinauswachsen und dabei die Grenzen des Machbaren neu definieren. Genau das ist es, was unsere Mitarbeitenden täglich leben dürfen und sollen. Um mit unseren Innovationen das Tempo vorzugeben und Großartiges zu ermöglichen. Denn hinter jedem ...
Erstellt am 26.02.2026 von ZEISS
Arbeitsort 73447 Oberkochen
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That s just what our employees are doing every single day in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great ...
Erstellt am 24.02.2026 von ZEISS
Arbeitsort 73447 Oberkochen
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That s just what our employees are doing every single day in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great ...
Erstellt am 24.02.2026 von ZEISS
Arbeitsort 73447 Oberkochen
Sich etwas Neues trauen, über sich hinauswachsen und dabei die Grenzen des Machbaren neu definieren. Genau das ist es, was unsere Mitarbeitenden täglich leben dürfen und sollen. Um mit unseren Innovationen das Tempo vorzugeben und Großartiges zu ermöglichen. Denn hinter jedem ...
Erstellt am 21.02.2026 von ZEISS
Arbeitsort 73447 Oberkochen
