
Optical Design Engineer-– Advanced R&D
Lumus

Optical Design Engineer
Signify · Budapest

REQ_260210486 JIR820-Optics Specialist
WNC Corporation (formerly Wistron NeWeb Corporation) · Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Lumus · Posted Aug 26, 2026
Optical Design Engineer or Applied Physicist to lead challenging optical projects from concept to prototype.
Take ownership of optical projects through design, simulation, prototyping, and validation.Design advanced imaging and illumination systems in the visible spectrum.Generate and compare optical architectures based on performance, manufacturability, complexity, and risk.Analyze and mitigate aberrations, stray light, ghost images, polarization effects, and efficiency losses.Define optical specifications, tolerances, experiments, and validation methods.- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.

Signify · Posted Sep 18, 2026
Design and develop advanced illumination optical systems from concept through product launch.
- Design and develop advanced illumination optical systems from concept through product launch.
- Translate product requirements into optical specifications and select the most suitable optical architecture.
- Create, test, validate, and document optical components, subsystems, and complete system solutions.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, electronics, and product architecture teams to ensure seamless product integration.
- Apply the latest technologies, research findings, and industry best practices to develop innovative optical solutions.
- Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Nice to have: advanced optical design tools
- Nice to have: lighting technologies
- Nice to have: product development processes
- Nice to have: patents

WNC Corporation (formerly Wistron NeWeb Corporation) · Posted Feb 26, 2026
- Utilize optical simulation software to perform simulation and analysis of optical systems
- Draft design parameters, verification standards, and testing methods for optical component design specifications
- Collaborate with mechanical, electronic, and process teams to integrate optical systems into products and resolve optical issues in design or manufacturing processes
- Communicate and exchange technical information with suppliers for optical component selection and supplier evaluation
- Continuously monitor new optical technologies and share relevant information to enhance professional knowledge