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OEM Applications Engineer
Evident ScientificOEM Applications Engineer advising instrument makers on optical architectures for Evident’s microscopy and imaging solutions. Driving design wins, prototypes, and long-term customer partnerships across EMEA.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Optical System Design and Performance Optimization, with a strong background in collaborating with R&D teams and OEM customers to develop innovative instrument solutions. Proven ability to provide technical leadership and insights into emerging technology trends within the optical engineering domain.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Optical System DesignMicroscopy and Imaging TechniquesOptical Design Software (Zemax)System-Level Performance OptimizationCustomer Engagement and Relationship Building
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Hard Skills
Optical EngineeringPhotonicsBiomedical EngineeringIllumination SystemsImaging PathwaysTechnical Solution StrategiesPrototype DevelopmentSystem ValidationTrade-Off EvaluationDesign Reviews
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing SkillsCommunicationRelationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Degree (MS or PhD) in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering, or Imaging Science
Industry Keywords
OEM CustomersScientific InstrumentationDesign-In DiscussionsEmerging ApplicationsApplication Frameworks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Engage with customer R&D teams during concept and architecture phases of instrument development
- Influence optical system design to ensure optimal integration of optical solutions
- Identify opportunities where optical performance can enable new instrument capabilities
- Support OEM sales teams in securing strategic design wins within key accounts
- Develop technical solution strategies tailored to customer system architectures
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews and feasibility discussions
- Define optimal optical configurations, including objectives, illumination systems, and imaging pathways
- Evaluate trade-offs in optical performance, system cost, manufacturability, and integration complexity
- Support prototype development and system validation
- Build trusted relationships with customer R&D leaders and system architects
- Act as a long-term technical partner throughout customer platform lifecycles
- Provide insights into emerging technology trends and application needs
- Capture insights on emerging applications, instrument architectures, and technology requirements
- Provide structured feedback to Product Management and R&D to influence future product development
- Collaborate with global applications engineering, product management, and R&D teams to develop integrated solutions
- Support creation of reference architectures and application frameworks for OEM customers
- Collaborate and consult with the commercial team on account strategy planning and design-win positioning
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering, Imaging Science, or related discipline
- 5–10 years of experience in optical systems, microscopy, or scientific instrumentation
- Experience working with OEM customers in instrument development environments
- Demonstrated ability to support design-in or system architecture discussions with engineering teams
- Strong understanding of optical system design and performance
- Knowledge of microscopy and imaging techniques
- Knowledge of illumination and detection systems
- Knowledge of system-level performance optimization
- Experience with optical design software such as Zemax is beneficial
- Availability for 30–50% travel within EMEA to support customer design activities and strategic technical engagements
- Preferred locations include Germany (Munich, Jena, Oberkochen), the Netherlands (Eindhoven), the UK (Cambridge, Oxford), Switzerland, and France (Paris/Grenoble))
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hours, incl. mobile work
- 30 days of holiday time each year
- 13 salaries a year
- Regular training courses
- Extensive company pension scheme
- Payments towards an employee savings plan
- Preventive healthcare
- Joint company events and activities
- Interesting, diversified field of activity in an international working environment