Engineer – Optical Simulation

Chartsign Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartsign Limited is seeking an Optical Simulation Engineer to join an innovative team in Cheshire. This position involves cutting-edge work in light simulation and optical design within the automotive industry, requiring expertise in specific software and a collaborative approach to vehicle lighting solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of vehicle lighting, visual ergonomics, and data processing skills to make a significant impact on occupant vision and vehicle integration activities.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in vehicle lighting, visual ergonomics, and material behaviour analysis.
• Strong skills in simulation data processing, scripting (VBA), and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Work on cutting-edge light simulation and optical design within the automotive sector.
• Support vehicle integration and occupant vision.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to innovate automotive lighting solutions.

Skills

Speos

Ansys Speos

Catia V5

Teamcenter

Enovia

VBA

Simulation data processing

Report writing

Job description

Chartsign is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Optical Simulation Engineer to join our client’s innovative team in Cheshire. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge light simulation and optical design within the automotive sector, supporting vehicle integration and occupant vision.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Speos, Ansys Speos, Catia V5, and complementary PLM systems such as Teamcenter or Enovia. Proven expertise in vehicle lighting, visual ergonomics and material behaviour analysis, coupled with strong skills in simulation data processing, scripting (VBA), and report writing, are essential.

Join a collaborative environment where your knowledge of interior & exterior lighting, photometry, and vehicle component integration will be valued. If you are driven by innovation and are ready to make a meaningful impact on automotive lighting solutions, we want to hear from you.