Optical Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Guanajuato; On-site; MXN 643,000 - 771,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. seeks an Optical Engineer for automotive exterior lighting design, simulation, and validation, onsite in Guanajuato, Mexico. 3–5 years of experience and hands‑on use of LucidShape, Speos, or ZEMAX are essential.

You will design reflectors, lenses, and light guides; run simulations; and coordinate with mechanical, tooling, and manufacturing teams to deliver production‑ready solutions that meet photometric requirements and regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in automotive lighting optical design, simulation, or validation.
• Hands‑on experience with LucidShape, Ansys Speos, ZEMAX, or equivalent optical simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of geometric optics, photometry, illumination principles, and light distribution.
• Experience designing reflectors, lenses, light guides, and thick‑wall optical components.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Solid Edge.
• Understanding of optical materials, injection molding, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of automotive lighting photometric requirements and regulations such as ECE, SAE, FMVSS, or CCC.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical components for automotive exterior lighting.
• Perform optical simulations, analyze light distribution, and optimize designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, tooling, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Conduct physical lamp measurements, prototype evaluations, and laboratory validation.
• Translate customer requirements and automotive lighting regulations into optical specs.
• Support concept development, feasibility studies, design release, validation, tooling, and industrialization.
• Prepare technical reports, simulation results, and customer presentations.
• Troubleshoot optical performance issues during product development and production.

Skills

Automotive lighting design

Optical simulation

LucidShape

Ansys Speos

ZEMAX

CATIA

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Optical/Photonics/Mechanical Eng

Tools

LucidShape

Ansys Speos

ZEMAX

CATIA

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Optical Engineer – Automotive Exterior Lighting

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 3-6+Years

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Optical Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in automotive exterior lighting design, optical simulation, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience developing optical systems for headlamps and related lighting products, using tools such as LucidShape, Ansys Speos, or ZEMAX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop optical components, including reflectors, lenses, light guides, and thick‑wall optics for automotive exterior lighting.
• Perform optical simulations, analyze light distribution, and optimize designs to meet photometric and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, tooling, manufacturing, and quality teams to address optical design and production challenges.
• Conduct physical lamp measurements, prototype evaluations, and laboratory validation to verify optical performance.
• Translate customer requirements and automotive lighting regulations into optical design specifications.
• Support concept development, feasibility studies, design release, validation, tooling, and industrialization.
• Prepare technical reports, simulation results, and customer presentations.
• Troubleshoot optical performance issues during product development and production.

Required Skills:

• 3–6 years of experience in automotive lighting optical design, simulation, or validation.
• Hands‑on experience with LucidShape, Ansys Speos, ZEMAX, or equivalent optical simulation software.
• Strong knowledge of geometric optics, photometry, illumination principles, and light distribution.
• Experience designing reflectors, lenses, light guides, and thick‑wall optical components.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Solid Edge.
• Understanding of optical materials, injection molding, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of automotive lighting photometric requirements and regulations such as ECE, SAE, FMVSS, or CCC.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in automotive exterior lighting optical design, simulation, testing, or product development.
• Experience with prototype development, laboratory testing, and production support is preferred.

Preferred Industry:

• Automotive exterior lighting manufacturers and suppliers, headlamp and tail-lamp manufacturers, and automotive optical design companies.

Pay Scale: $25 - $30/hr (Negotiable based on experience)

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.