Baumer
Frauenfeld
Optics Developer (a)
- 11 August 2026
- 100%
- Frauenfeld
Job summary
Join the Baumer Group, a leader in sensor and measurement technology. Exciting opportunities await in a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Develop and simulate optical systems for industrial sensors.
- Design and specify optical components like lenses and filters.
- Support product development and feasibility studies.
Skills
- Degree in photonics, physics, or a related field required.
- Experience in optical system development, ideally with ZEMAX.
- Strong knowledge of optoelectronic components, like lasers and LEDs.
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About the job
What I do
- Development and simulation of optical systems for industrial sensors
- Design and specification of optical components such as lenses and filters
- Evaluation and characterisation of optoelectronic transmitting and receiving components
- Collaboration on preliminary projects, feasibility studies and product developments
- Support for Industrial Engineering and production in optical matters
What it takes
- University degree in photonics, physics or a comparable field
- Experience in the development and simulation of optical systems, ideally with ZEMAX
- Good knowledge of optoelectronic components such as lasers, LEDs and photodetectors
- Interest in interdisciplinary issues from optics, electronics and mechanics
- Knowledge of Python is an advantage
- Independent, structured working style and strong team skills
- Very good German and good English skills
Benefits
- Infrastructure & Equipment: Depending on the location, there are free parking spaces, changing rooms with shower facilities, discounted clothing and other perks.
- Catering: We provide affordable, good catering, special offers for night shifts and fruit and mineral water for in between.
- Work-Life Balance & Family: We support families and design working hours as flexibly as possible. And very importantly: unforeseen incidents and difficult times also have a place with us.
- Events: We also like to celebrate events. For example, at our legendary summer parties or joint Christmas celebrations. Or on our team outings. And we are also quite competitive at sports events.
- Care & Bonuses: We say thank you for long-standing company loyalty or special commitment in job recommendations externally. We appreciate special effort and give something back.
- Health: We have high standards in occupational safety and support our employees with health offers to stay fit and healthy.
- Social Benefits: Depending on the location, we support our employees with attractive conditions for pension, accident and special leave.
- Young Talent: We equip our professionals of tomorrow with top training. In addition, there are other experiences best made when young. Joint camps with various sports and group activities, for example.
- Knowledge & Learning: In addition to language courses, we offer company-specific further training depending on the professional field. And so that one hand knows what the other is doing, we enable assignments in other work areas.
- Discounts & Reductions: Depending on the location, our employees benefit from special conditions and discounts in the areas of sport, leisure and clothing.
Questions about the application?
Questions about the application?
Daniel Kirchberger
HR Business Partner
+41 52 728 16 35
The Baumer Group is an internationally leading manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments for factory and process automation. We owe this success to our approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, who are always looking for the best solutions for our customers with passion, expertise and commitment.