Optical Design Engineer

Opportunity

Every day, surgeons rely on high-precision visuals to perform procedures with confidence and accuracy. At Barco, we design cutting-edge surgical displays that deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and color fidelity—because in the operating room, image quality can be the difference between a successful intervention and a preventable complication.

We’re looking for a Optical Engineer to help us push the boundaries of display performance and expand into new medical and industrial applications.

Key Responsibility 

• Translate clinical and industry needs into optical system requirements
• Identify and evaluate advanced optical technologies and components
• Design and execute experiments to assess display performance
• Develop calibration methods and real-time optimization systems
• Lead optical validation to meet regulatory and industry standards
• Lead the development of new 3D and visualization systems
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to implement innovative solutions
• Evaluate, introduce, and test new display panels and protective technologies to ensure optimal performance and durability in surgical environments

Skills

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled professional to contribute to the development of advanced optical systems for surgical displays. The ideal candidate combines a solid engineering background with a proactive and structured approach, and is capable of driving innovation through cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement. This role requires fluency in English and availability for international travel.

• MSc in Optical Engineering, Photonics, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in optical system design, ideally within imaging or display technologies
• Solid knowledge of automation and programming
• Hands-on, analytical, and structured approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and with suppliers
• Passionate about innovation, with a high sense of ownership and initiative
• Fluent in Italian and English and willing to travel

Offer

• Becoming part of the excitement of the Barco Surgical and Modality Display team.
• A variety of in-house training courses at our Barco University so you can continuously grow & learn as a professional.​
• Possibility to work with international experts in Barco.
• The opportunity to work for an international market leader where innovation matters.​
• A competitive salary package.