Image Processing Engineer

Image Processing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative (Senior) Image Processing Engineer to join our Optical Testing team at NILT CH. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge image quality extraction pipelines and data-driven solutions for our automated optical test systems. Your work will focus on image analysis, parameter extraction, and AI-powered algorithms that drive performance evaluation and customer success. Your responsibilities will span various aspects of image processing, data engineering, and analytics.

You will be at the forefront of transforming complex image data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making, and contributing directly to NILT’s success.

You will be joining a dynamic team based in our newly built office and cleanroom facilities, conveniently located next to the Horgen (CH) train station.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Image Quality Extraction Development

Design and implement robust image quality extraction pipelines for automated optical test systems, ensuring scalability and accuracy in performance evaluation.

• Big Data Analysis & AI Integration

Apply machine learning and AI techniques for parameter extraction from complex image datasets. Use statistical and predictive modeling to uncover trends and enable data-driven decision-making.

• GPU-Based Image Processing

Develop and optimize image processing algorithms for GPU acceleration to meet high-throughput demands.

• Data Management & Visualization

Build structured data management solutions and visualization tools that deliver real-time insights and support process optimization.

• Project Support

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand image analysis challenges and deliver tailored solutions for image analysis and data extraction.

Skills, experiences and qualifications we are looking for

• Master’s or PhD degree with 5+ years of experience in image processing, computer vision, or related fields.

• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, OpenCV, TensorFlow, and version-control systems (preferably Git).
• Experience with GPU programming (CUDA/OpenCL).

• Database management experience (preferably MySQL).

• Experience in semiconductor or optics metrology is an advantage.

• Fluent in English, knowledge of German is an advantage

Questions

You are welcome to reach out to Hossein Elahipanah, Optical Testing Manager,

he@nilt.com or +41 79 91 699 84 for questions.

Interested?

Please forward your CV and application letter including answer to the 3 questions below, no later than 15 Jan 2026. We look forward to hearing from you.

1. Please outline the key actions you led, and the outcomes achieved through a collaboration or initiative.
2. Please describe the cooperation you have had with internal teams and customers during project or product development.
3. Please summarize the task you carried out and your experience working with GPU-based and AI-assisted image processing.

About NIL Technology

NIL Technology (NILT), founded in 2006, is an optical solutions company designing, developing, and manufacturing optical elements and components using high-precision nanoscale features. NILT creates competitive advantages with flat optics (meta-optics) in optical applications for 3D sensing, consumer electronics, machine vision, autonomous vehicles, telecommunication, and AR. With its background in mastering for nanoimprint, the company produces masters and offers nano-foundry services. NILT is based in Denmark and has offices in Switzerland, Sweden, US, and a manufacturing in Malaysia. Visit us at www.nilt.com. NILT is owned by Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation (www.radiant.com.tw).