Optical Engineer

OP Mobility; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility in Monterrey is seeking an Optical Engineer to design and optimize lighting systems for automotive applications.

You will run ray-trace simulations, assess beam patterns and luminance, ensure compliance with functional and aesthetic requirements, and maintain robust concept ownership throughout development.

Qualifications

• <1>Bachelor's or Master’s in engineering or optics.
• <2>English speaking required.
• <3>Complete realization of at least 1 project from design to serial production.

Responsibilities

• Optical design and development of lighting systems.
• Optical simulations (ray tracing) and optimization of light distribution.
• Photometric performance and light appearance assessment against requirements.
• Technical ownership of optical concept through the development process.

Skills

Optical design

Optical simulations

Photometric analysis

Technical ownership

Education

Bachelor or Master in engineering/optics

Tools

CATIA

Light Tools

Rendering software

GOM Inspect

MS Office

Job description

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Optical Engineer

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Job Title: Optical Engineer
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Type of Contract: Full-time, permanent

• 1. Optical Design and Development of Lighting Systems
  Design and optimization of optical surfaces (lenses, reflectors, light guides) in CAD to achieve required photometric performance, homogeneity, efficiency, and styling targets.
• 2. Optical Simulations and Performance Optimization,Execution of optical simulations (ray tracing) to validate light distribution, intensity, efficiency, and uniformity.
  Analysis, interpretation, and continuous optimization of optical performance based on simulation results.
• 3. Photometric Performance and Light Appearance Assessment,Evaluation of beam patterns, luminance distribution, hotspot control, gradients, and overall light appearance to ensure compliance with functional, aesthetic, and customer requirements.
• 4. Technical Ownership of Optical Concept
  Responsibility for optical concept robustness throughout the development process, ensuring alignment between simulation, design intent, and final product performance.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor with experience or Master degree in engineering/optics
• English speaking requiredUp to 3 years of experienceCATIA, Light Tools, rendering software, GOM Inspect, MS Office,Complete realization of at least 1 project (from design phase to serial production)

Innovative thinking

Clear and open communication

Ability to make decisions

Willingness to learn

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.