Internship Application Engineering

Optotune Switzerland AG is a strongly growing and internationally active optics company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We develop, manufacture and market the latest generation of adaptive optical elements for industrial and consumer markets. Optotune’s vision is to enable our customers to create innovative products by providing them with unique optical components.

As part of Application Engineering, you are the key ingredient to getting our products integrated by customers. From a feasibility study in the lab to creative explorations of new application ideas.

Tasks

• Program automated tests in Python on Optotune’s lenses to characterize their long-term performance under different environmental conditions
• Explore 3D reconstruction using liquid lenses
• Extend your knowledge on cutting edge technologies in optical and electro-mechanical products
• Support the Application Engineering team in performing feasibility studies or carry out specific tests on Optotune’s products.

Requirements

• Technical background required (MSc or equivalent in engineering or physics)
• Practical programming skills (e.g. C, C#, Python) are required
• Experience in Computer Vision is advantageous
• Friendly and open-minded nature, ability to build & maintain relationships
• Results oriented personality, well organized, autonomous
• Proficiency in English required, good level of German advantageous

Benefits

• Broad field of activity with short decision paths
• Exciting professional exchange in a fast-growing high-tech environment
• Respectful and supportive corporate culture
• Flexible working environment

Are you a curious person looking for a challenge in an innovative environment? If so, then we would be pleased to get to know you.

For this particular position we don´t work with external agencies. Thank you for understanding.