Optical Engineer

Job Description

BRIEF

DESCRIPTION:

• Design optical surfaces for lens and reflector systems for forward and rearward automotive illumination systems.
• Validate design via internal and external optical ray tracing software.
• Create tools to assist in optical product development.
• Review final product for correlation and product sign‑off.
• Attend night drives for headlamp evaluations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define feasibility of lamp assemblies per function and deliver feasibility reports.
• Attend customer meetings for lamp feasibility and performance issues.
• Create optical surfaces on lens and reflectors to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Give input to optical program software development for enhancements as needed.
• Validate / correlate product with photometric testing equipment.
• Assist in program night drive evaluations, including analysis of product.
• Solve photometry issues with mfg. plant locations.
• Define hardware and software requirements.

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (in optics/physics) or Engineering/Mathematics background or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with LED properties.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory specifications.
• 3-5 years optic design experience in Exterior Automotive Lighting.
• Experience with CAD systems.

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident alien status is required.

Criminal background and drug test completed on all candidates prior to start.

Background check and drug screening required. No Corp to Corp. NO H1B Visa sponsorship.

Must be US Citizen or have valid US Green Card.