Camera Optical Design Engineer

Enko Group is recruiting a Camera Optical Design Engineer for our client, a leading global technology company with an R&D center in Tampere, Finland. In this role, you will design and deliver high-performance optical systems for compact camera modules - from early concept to a functional prototype- working closely with optomechanical, electrical, and algorithms specialists. Job Description - Design optical systems for miniaturized camera modules targeting flagship smartphone performance requirements - Execute optical performance analysis including MTF optimization, tolerance analysis, and desensitization - Translate optical designs into manufacturable solutions in close collaboration with globally distributed, multidisciplinary partner teams - Analyze metrology reports and drive corrective design actions based on measurement results - Research emerging optical technologies and assess their applicability to next-generation camera module designs Qualifications & Skills Requirement - MSc or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant field - Hands-on experience with lens design for Consumer Electronics imaging products, preferably with smartphones - Proficiency with lens design and ray tracing tools (e.g., Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, CodeV) - Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience for high-volume production preferable - Experienced with Lens Design Optimization for AF/OIS actuators - Working knowledge of lens-sensor integration constraints (CRA matching to sensor micro-lens array, BFL/FFL, packaging envelope) - Experienced with miniaturization techniques applied to imaging optics (e.g., folded optics, periscope architectures) - Proficiency in simulation and optimization techniques (e.g., desensitization, tolerancing, stray light analysis) - Proven adaptability in dynamic business conditions - self-driven, self-directed, and proactive in taking initiative and ownership with minimal supervision - Strong documentation discipline - ability to produce unambiguous technical reports, specification documents, and design review materials with minimal supervision - Effective communication skills at both engineering and executive levels - Ability to cooperate and work effectively in distributed team settings across time zones and organizational boundaries Nice to have Skills: - Hands-on experience with optical metrology tools (MTF bench, interferometer, wavefront sensor) - Understanding of computational imaging principles and co-design of optics with ISP/post-processing pipelines Location & Contract Type The position is based on-site in Tampere, Finland. This is a full-time consultant position. You will be employed by Enko Group and work as a consultant for our client.