Image Processing Engineer | Ingenieur Bildverarbeitung (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Vertriebsstützpunkt Jena

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an Image Processing Engineer at FERCHAU, you will drive innovation by working on cutting-edge research and development projects focused on 2D and 3D image processing. Your daily responsibilities include developing sophisticated algorithms using both classical methods and modern machine learning/AI techniques. You will be deeply involved in the hardware-software interface, conducting physical measurement series, building prototypes via 3D printing, and testing 3D technologies. This role is ideal for technical experts who enjoy a mix of algorithm development, optical simulation, and hands-on quality assurance. The position is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract, flexible working hours via flextime, and a comprehensive benefits package including childcare subsidies and extensive professional development programs within a collaborative team environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Physics, Computer Science, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Practical experience in the fields of photonics, optical design, and simulation
  • Professional experience in algorithm development for image data processing
  • Proven programming experience in Python and C++
  • Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating physical measurement series
  • Experience in hardware and software testing for 3D technologies

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract; Flexible working hours through flextime; Location-based role (Jena area implied by reference code).