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**Maculaser Oy**<\/p>\n

Full-time<\/p>\n

**About the Role**<\/p>\n

Maculaser is growing its core R&D team with a highly motivated R&D Engineer \/ Optical Engineer. The ideal candidate brings experience in optical systems design, systems engineering or product development, preferably in medical technology or a related field, and a hands-on background in hardware development. The position is primarily on-site at our office in Keilaniemi, Espoo, with flexibility for occasional remote work.<\/p>\n

**Responsibilities**<\/p>\n

You will work hands-on in the development of our next-generation ophthalmic products, ensuring they meet customer and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will span the entire design and development process, including conceptual design, prototyping, testing, validation, and product implementation. You will design and implement new devices and their subsystems. You will conduct feasibility studies and design optimization to improve the effectiveness and safety of the technologies used in our devices. You will participate in creating, developing, and maintaining engineering documentation, such as work instructions, component specifications\/drawings, test procedures, and reports.<\/p>\n

While your primary focus is optics, you will need to take into account how optical systems interact with other parts of our products, such as electronics, biosignal recording, signal processing, data analysis, and software.<\/p>\n

You will work closely with our CTO and the rest of the R&D team to ensure that R&D projects meet quality, regulatory, customer, and business objectives. Key R&D activities are conducted in-house, but we also collaborate with external partner companies and networks.<\/p>\n

**Qualifications**<\/p>\n

– A degree in Engineering Physics, Photonics, Biomedical Engineering, or Life Science Technologies, or equivalent knowledge<\/p>\n

– Strong understanding of optics and engineering principles<\/p>\n

– Experience in developing complex engineering products involving both hardware and software<\/p>\n

– Demonstrated engineering curiosity and problem-solving skills<\/p>\n

– A self-starter who learns quickly<\/p>\n

– Ability to work both independently and as part of a team<\/p>\n

– Proficiency in written technical English<\/p>\n

Candidates at both junior and senior levels are welcome, depending on experience.<\/p>\n

**What We Offer**<\/p>\n

**Meaningful work:** Our mission is to prevent blindness and improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.<\/p>\n

**Early-stage impact:** Join a dynamic, passionate team as an early member of Maculaser’s growth story.<\/p>\n

**Competitive compensation:** Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including participation in our annual stock option programs.<\/p>\n

**Professional growth:** Develop your skills by working with cutting-edge technologies, with opportunities to shape your role based on your strengths.<\/p>\n

**How to Apply**<\/p>\n

Please apply by **April 23, 2026** via LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/4398828573\/<\/p>\n

**About Maculaser: Developing Medical Technology to Prevent Blindness**<\/p>\n

Maculaser is a clinical phase startup developing novel medical technology to prevent blindness. Our mission is to be the first provider of safe and effective laser treatment for macular disorders, which affect millions of people worldwide.<\/p>\n

Our roots are in science and technology. Personalization of ophthalmic laser therapies through our technology to measure the temperature of the treated area constitutes the core of our innovation. The targeted diseases include age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. We are well financed to move towards the next clinical trials and commercialization of our technology.
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Employment relationship:<\/span>Employment <\/span><\/div>\n
Wage:<\/span>Other The salary range shown is for reference only and subject to the candidate’s experience and skills.<\/span><\/div>\n
Working time:<\/span>Daytime work<\/span><\/div>\n
Number of positions:<\/span>1<\/span><\/div>\n
Notes for applying:<\/span>Please apply by **April 23, 2026** via LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/4398828573\/<\/span><\/div>\n
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