OPTICS DESIGN ENGINEER

FORVIA HELLA; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd. in Coimbatore invites a Lighting Technology Engineer to contribute to optical geometry development, lamp design and testing, and collaboration with internal teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on photometric analysis, software tool evaluation, and interaction with suppliers for new light sources. The ideal candidate holds a BE/BTech with 2–5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in lighting technology, CAD/CAM and English communication.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech with 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge in product development lighting technology, CAD/CAM and measuring/testing technology.
• Strong English communication (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop optical geometries for headlamp components and series development.
• Set up complex experiment designs and photometric investigations.
• Assist in new/advanced reflector technology development and software tool evaluation.
• Advise on use of optical components and design of free-form areas for headlamps.
• Coordinate preparation of light samples, photometric components and prototypes.

Skills

Product development lighting tech

CAD/CAM

Measuring and testing technology

English (Verbal/Written)

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Location Coimbatore - Tamil Nadu, India
Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us: Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

YOUR TASKS

• Developing optical geometries
• Accept and clarify the task in the form of oral or written laboratory and development orders; 2.Calculate optical geometries of headlamp components for series development and series-related predevelopment, using common lighting technology related simulation technology; evaluate and submit the results to Design and/or other internal and external departments and derive possible design-related measures; 3.Involvement in the new or advanced development of reflector technologies in cooperation with those responsible; 4.Assist with the development and evaluation of software programs for lighting technology related calculations in collaboration with internal and external departments; test and evaluate new programs in consultation with internal departments; 5.Advising the organizational units affected with regard to the use of optical components, as well as the design of free-form areas for headlamps; 6.Arranging and/or involvement in the preparation of light samples, photometric components and prototypes in agreement with the superior and the posts involved; 7.Assist in the development of new light sources in consultation with the responsible departments and in collaboration with suppliers;
• Planning, measuring, analyzing
• Accept or put together the headlamp components required, including the necessary documents; check the components and prepare them for inspection; 2.Set up complex experiment designs, possibly adapting existing experiment and test facilities; 3.Carry out or arrange extensive photometric investigations, following selection of the suitable methods and processes; record, check and present the results; 4.Carry out studies on temperature behavior of equipment for the testing and experimenting laboratory; 5.nalyze and interpret the results based on the required values. Possibly identify causes of faults and propose possible solutions in collaboration with departments involved; 6.Analyze and qualify optical materials and surfaces using self-developed test methods and procedures.
• Other tasks - Supporting Series Production in questions of light measuring technology and Performing other tasks related to this position including examining and evaluating suggested improvements, plus complying with industrial safety and environmental protection measures pertaining to the position’s duties

Your Qualifications

• B. E / B. Tech with 2 to 5 Years of relevant experiences
• Good Knowledge / Skill in Product development lighting technology, CAD/CAM and Measuring and testing technology
• Good in English -Verbal / Written

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.
HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd.
Gokulakrishnan Vijayakumar