Application Engineer – Optical Sensing (m/d/f)

ams Sensors Germany GmbH

  • Jena
  • Post Date: 24. November 2025
Job Description

Sense the power of light


The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends.
Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com

The CSA division supplies sensors that bridge the gap between the world we live in and the digital world of machines. By converting physical signals - heartbeats, sounds, light waves - into data, we enable robots, cars and other devices to interact with people and improve our world. What drives CSA is a relentless desire to contribute to technology and have a meaningful impact on the world. This business thrives on solving complex problems and partnering with global leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Our goal: to push the boundaries of sensor technology and empower innovators to make the world smarter, healthier and happier.


  • 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

  • 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%)

ams OSRAM ist ein Arbeitgeber, der Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung fördert. Vielfalt, Gerechtigkeit und Inklusion sind fest in unserer Unternehmenskultur verankert und wir sind fest davon überzeugt, dass sie uns als Unternehmen erfolgreicher machen. Alle qualifizierten Bewerbungen werden für eine Anstellung berücksichtigt, unabhängig von ethnischer, nationaler oder sozialer Herkunft, Geschlecht, Geschlechtsidentität, sexueller Orientierung, Hautfarbe, Religion, Alter, körperlichen und geistigen Fähigkeiten.

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