We are seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize optical systems for automotive exterior lighting products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in optical design, simulation, photometric analysis, and automotive lighting product development using tools such as LucidShape, Ansys SPEOS, or equivalent optical simulation software.

Responsibilities

- Design and develop optical systems for automotive exterior lighting, including reflectors, lenses, light guides, thick-wall optics, and other illumination concepts.
- Create and optimize optical designs to meet photometric, styling, packaging, thermal, and manufacturing requirements.
- Perform optical simulations, analyze results, identify performance gaps, and implement design improvements.
- Collaborate with mechanical design teams to resolve packaging, tolerance, material, surface-quality, and assembly-related issues affecting optical performance.
- Support feasibility studies, concept evaluations, technical proposals, and preliminary performance assessments for new business opportunities.
- Coordinate prototype, laboratory, and vehicle-level evaluations of optical designs and production-intent parts.
- Conduct physical lamp measurements and analyze photometric performance using laboratory equipment.
- Provide optical design requirements and technical guidance to program management, tooling, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
- Prepare optical reports, simulation results, design documentation, and customer presentation materials.
- Participate in technical reviews and product-performance evaluations with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot optical performance issues during development, tooling, industrialization, and production.
- Support compliance with applicable automotive lighting regulations and homologation requirements, including ECE, SAE, FMVSS, and CCC.





Required Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in automotive exterior lighting optical design, simulation, testing, product development, or performance analysis.
- Strong understanding of geometric optics, photometry, illumination principles, and automotive lighting systems.
- Hands-on experience designing reflectors, lenses, light guides, thick-wall optics, or related optical systems.
- Proficiency in optical simulation software such as LucidShape, Ansys SPEOS, or equivalent tools.
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD software such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Solid Edge.
- Understanding of injection-molded optical components, optical materials, surface textures, tolerances, and manufacturing limitations.
- Knowledge of automotive exterior lighting regulations, photometric requirements, and homologation processes.
- Ability to interpret simulation results and correlate them with prototype or laboratory measurements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical reporting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing customer and program priorities.
- Basic scripting or automation skills for engineering analysis are an advantage.
- Willingness to work adaptable hours and travel to customer or manufacturing locations when required.

Preferred Experience

- Experience supporting optical products through concept development, design release, prototyping, validation, tooling, and industrialization.
- Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 automotive lighting suppliers.
- Experience presenting optical simulation results and product performance evaluations to customers.

Job Type: Contract Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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