Lead Optical Engineer - Junior (M/F/D) - ZKW Automotive Engineering CZ s.r.o.

We offer:

• Fast career progression
• Exciting and innovative projects in the field of automotive exterior lighting.
• Bright new office in the centre of Olomouc
• International company with 80+ years of tradition & strong partner behind.
• Opportunities for global travel and international collaboration.
• Flexible working hours supporting work–life balance.
• Salary 14times per year, annual bonuses, 5 weeks of vacation, remote work options, travel allowance, meal contributions, 3 sick days,

Your mission:

• Coordinate optical development tasks within the project under guidance from senior leads.
• Organize and track the work of optical engineers, ensuring progress and timely execution.
• Communicate with project management and cross‑functional teams to align optical activities.
• Prepare and consolidate basic optical status updates and documentation.
• Build understanding of lighting requirements, project workflows, and ZKW processes.
• Support coordination of optical deliverables across project phases (design, validation, production release).
• Help identify and track smaller issues, risks, or open points related to optical development.
• Willingness to travel for necessary cross-company appointments or in person customer meetings

Your qualification:

• Completed education in a technical/scientific field like physics, electrical/mechanical engineering
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate tasks within a team.
• Good organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Technical thinking and willingness to understand optical and lighting‑related topics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented working style.
• Good English skills for international