Optical Design Engineer

Weldex Technologies; Chengalpattu; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Weldex Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, invites an experienced Optical Design professional to lead platform activities for automotive lighting. You will design and validate optical systems for high beam, low beam, and signaling lamps, performing simulations, tolerance analyses, and thermal assessments to meet performance and cost targets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design reviews, adherence to SAE/ECE standards, and hands-on mentoring of interns, with onsite work at the R&D Centre

Qualifications

• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong background in automotive lighting systems.
• Experience with optical simulation software (e.g., LightTools, LucidShape, SPEOS, HELIOS).
• Knowledge of relevant standards (SAE, ECE) and automotive product lifecycle.
• Ability to perform statistical/tolerance analysis and thermal impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design & development of optical systems for automotive lighting.
• Perform optical simulations and validations for headlamp/indicator components.
• Conduct tolerance analyses and reliability/thermal assessments.
• Ensure compliance with design rules and industry standards.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with suppliers and interns.

Skills

Optical Engineering

Automotive lighting systems

Optical simulation software

SAE/ECE standards

Statistical/tolerance analysis

Thermal impact assessment

Education

Degree in Optical Engineering or Physics

Tools

LightTools

LucidShape

SPEOS

HELIOS

Job description

Job Opening: Optical Design Platform Automotive Lighting (5years to 15 years)

Company Name WELDEX CORPORATION

Company Website www.weldex.com

Company Profile - Weldex | Global Automotive Lighting Manufacturer

YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO2RcXO0KDo

Location: R&D Centre, Navalur OMR Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Employment Type: Full-time. (Monday to Friday).

Onsite Opportunity Yes (Country you may travel to Czech Republic or South Korea or Vietnam)

Specialization: HEAD LAMP MANDATORY

Optical lens design, light source integration, and optical simulation for automotive lighting systems, with a focus on high beam, low beam, and signal lamps (DRL, DI, and front position).

Calculate optical geometries for headlamp and signal lamp components during series development using advanced lighting and simulation technologies.

Roles & Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Development Activities

• Perform activities in alignment with the Metier Development Plan of the respective PG/PL.
• Review internal and customer requirements, specifications, and ensure compliance.
• Own the robust design and validation of optical systems, aligning with economic and performance targets.
• Support technical architecture, optical standards, and system-level integration.
• Adhere to standardization rules and internal design guidelines.

2. Optical Design and Validation

• Execute or support optical simulations, coding, and validation tasks.
• Conduct or assist in optical calculations including worst-case and statistical tolerance analysis.
• Support or perform thermal studies related to optical components.
• Plan and conduct optical testing to validate designs and ensure system performance.

3. Process Compliance

• Ensure all activities comply with Metiers processes and design rules.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews (internal and with suppliers) and ensure proper documentation and action follow-ups.

4. Project Management & Reporting

• Regularly report progress on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Proactively escalat[e?] identified risks or issues.
• Monitor and coordinate the progress of optical development within the defined scope.
• Ensure strict application of optical rules and procedures.
• Organize and lead mtier-specific design reviews and manage the associated action plans.

5. Knowledge Sharing & Innovation

• Stay updated through technology watch in relevant domains (product trends, patent landscapes).
• Actively participate in brainstorming or innovation sessionscontributing ideas that may lead to patentable solutions.
• Recommend laboratory improvements (tools, methods, etc.) to enhance overall service efficiency.
• Supervise interns or trainees for studies or activities relevant to optics, within the scope of the department.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong background in automotive lighting systems.
• Experience with optical simulation software (e.g., LightTools, LucidShape, SPEOS, HELIOS).
• Knowledge of relevant standards (SAE, ECE) and automotive product lifecycle.
• Ability to perform statistical/tolerance analysis and thermal impact assessments.