Senior Imaging Engineer (m/w/d)

Ambu Innovation GmbH

Jobbeschreibung

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.


Are you a skilled design engineer with a passion for advancing camera and imaging technology? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and user-centered design? Join our team and help develop cutting-edge imaging solutions for medical devices that truly make a difference in people's lives.

Be a Versatile Design Lead in Medical Imaging Innovation!

Key responsibilities

As a Senior Imaging engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of camera and imaging technology for our endoscopic products. Whether driving technical excellence or collaborating across disciplines, your work will ensure our solutions meet user needs and elevate healthcare innovation.

In Camera Technology Projects, you will:

  • Scout and identify the latest camera sensor, optical, and illumination technology.
  • Drive technology projects to develop and prototype imaging solutions with selected partners/suppliers.
  • Promote technology projects to relevant stakeholders.

In Endoscope Product Projects, you will:

  • Understand user needs and translate into imaging performance requirement.
  • Select appropriate imaging components, including sensors, optics, and illumination.
  • Integrate imaging solutions into products – from concepting to prototyping, calibration, testing, and verification.
  • Support production teams with camera quality inspection and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in clinical user testing and provide technical imaging support.
  • Ensure documentation and reporting comply with medical device standard.

As a Senior Engineer, you will also:

  • Lead imaging design in endoscope product projects.
  • Conduct supplier RFQs and manage supplier selection.
  • Oversee supplier contracts and budget planning for camera components.
  • Align camera project timelines with overall project plans.
  • Oversee both imaging and mechanical aspects of camera development
  • Identify risks and bottlenecks early and communicate effectively with project managers and system engineers

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you have:

  • 5+ years of experience in system engineering or technical leadership in hardware, camera, or imaging product development
  • Broad experience in designing optical-mechanical components, such as cameras, lenses, illumination, and electronical wire design.
  • Deep understanding of camera optical performance metrics, such as MTF, depth of field, field of view, distortion
  • Proficiency in camera testing and performance evaluation
  • Hands-on experience with ISP, camera calibration, and imaging pipeline tuning
  • Experience with mechanical and electronic integration is a strong plus
  • Strong communication skills and a user-centric mindset

This position can be based in either Ballerup, Denmark or Augsburg, Germany.


Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office in an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.

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