We are seeking to incorporate an Optical Engineer to join our growing team. IRIS is an advanced engineering company that specializes in process monitoring and control solutions & novel technologies for process optimization. You will work as part of a team of scientists and engineers involved in different R&D projects related with industrial solutions in different fields (food, pharma, chemical and materials). We operate in a demanding high performance environment where you will be continually stimulated and you will grow a lot. Up for it?

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Design and building of optical/opto-mechanical systems in new product development in an       R&D environment
• Participate in all development phases; specifications, design, building, internal tests of     acceptance, installation and validation at client’s facilities
• Carrying out state-of-the-art studies
• Creatively ideating complete technological solutions
• Performing hands-on tasks of optical alignment and measurement

Requirements:

• A degree in Physics or Engineering complemented with a specialization in Optics -or demonstrable equivalent experience or background is required.
• R&D or technological work experience of at least 3 years, preferably in industrial companies is a must.
• Strong experience in optical and/or opto-mechanical design and prototype set up
• Expertise in some of the following subjects: spectroscopy, image processing or hyper-spectral imaging
• Specialized knowledge in Near Infrared would be highly valuable
• Experiences on design of devices for food or pharma industry would be a plus
• Good level of English (C1) is a must.
• Willingness to travel

Additional Skills:

• Experience in product development
• Good communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Proactivity and enthusiasm
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

– Working in challenging R&D European projects with a diverse range of partners

– Product development working
• Multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural working environment
• Flexi-time working hours
• Fridays afternoon off
• A productive work environment

• 23 business days of vacation + public holidays
• Ticket Restaurant, Ticket Transport, Ticket Guardería (Optional)

• Private Insurance (Optional)

If you are interested, you can contact or apply here.