Project description

We are looking for an Automotive Lighting Optical Design Engineer to support the development and optimization of automotive lighting systems, including headlights, taillights, signal lights, light guides, and advanced projection technologies. The role involves defining optical concepts, performing photometric simulations, and ensuring compliance with automotive lighting regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in optical design and simulation tools, experience with automotive lighting technologies, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and global clients.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer specifications, optical requirements, and applicable automotive lighting regulations.

Support the selection and evaluation of optical concepts and technologies for automotive lighting applications.

Design and modify optical surfaces and components, including reflectors, lenses, collimators, and light guides.

Perform optical and photometric simulations using tools such as LucidShape, SPEOS, or ASAP.

Analyze simulation results and prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.

Evaluate optical performance against relevant ECE requirements and North American regulations, including FMVSS 108 and applicable SAE standards.

Use CATIA V5 to define optical surfaces and integrate optical components into mechanical assemblies.

Participate in technical reviews and feasibility assessments with mechanical, electronic, manufacturing, and validation teams.

Support optical tolerance analysis and investigate design variations affecting photometric performance.

Assist with prototype validation and correlation between simulation results and laboratory measurements.

Support photometric testing and troubleshooting activities, including analysis of goniometric measurement results where applicable.

Contribute to projects involving LED lighting and advanced technologies such as ADB, matrix lighting, and projection-based systems.

Implement design improvements and corrective actions based on simulation, testing, and customer feedback.

Track assigned engineering deliverables and ensure completion according to project requirements and timelines.

Skills

Must have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Optomechatronics, Physics, Mechatronics, Photonics, Mechanics, or a related field.

3–5 years of experience in optical design or optical simulation, preferably in the automotive lighting industry.

Practical experience with at least one optical simulation tool, such as LucidShape, SPEOS, or ASAP.

Working knowledge of optical principles, including reflection, refraction, light distribution, and photometric performance.

Experience with optical component design and analysis.

Working proficiency in CATIA V5 for optical surface definition and integration with mechanical assemblies.

Knowledge of automotive lighting regulations, including ECE requirements and FMVSS 108 / relevant SAE standards.

Familiarity with LED lighting systems and their optical design considerations.

Experience analyzing simulation results and preparing technical reports.

Advanced English communication skills.

Ability to execute assigned optical design activities independently and collaborate effectively with senior engineers.

Nice to have

Other

Languages

English: C2 Proficient

Seniority

Senior

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