Job Description
Application Engineer - Optical Sensing (m/d/f)
Jena, Germany

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

  • Technical support interface (HW/SW/Optics) for Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, and customers 
  • Performance analysis and system validation of ams Osram and competitive products
  • Design, plan, document and develop new hardware for sensors evaluation kits from initial requirements through prototypes
  • Drafting application notes, articles and presentations
  • Setup of product presentations and training for customers and internal staff
  • Working with international and multidisciplinary project teams 
  • Providing timely and accurate customer feedback and working closely with customers and FAEs to resolve technical challenges
  • Testing and evaluating new technologies


Who we are looking for


  • Successfully completed studies in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Embedded systems, Software Engineering or related technical field of study
  • 3+ years of working experience
  • Proactive and self-sufficient in problem solving and accomplishing tasks
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and software
  • Experienced at testing and characterization in electronic laboratories
  • Experience with optical systems, optical filters, microoptics (MLA) and consumer electronic systems is beneficial
  • Good presentation skills
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus
  • Willingness to travel (up to 5%)


Please contact Stefanie Kleierl for further information via STEFANIE.KLEIERL@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8501391.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  21899
Posting Start Date:  11/24/25
Job Family:  Research & Development
Career Level:  Early Professional (1-3 years)
Company:  ams Sensors Germany GmbH
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  Hybrid
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Regular
Department:  CSA IOS Application Optical System Engineering

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.