Optical Engineer

OPmobility; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking an Optical Engineer to join its engineering team focused on lighting systems for next-generation mobility solutions. You will design optical surfaces and lighting components in CAD, run ray-tracing simulations to optimize distribution, efficiency and appearance, and ensure alignment between simulation, design intent and final product performance.

English proficiency and up to 3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master in engineering or optics.
• Proficiency in English.
• Up to 3 years of experience in optical design.
• Experience with CATIA, LightTools, and optical rendering tools.
• Experience from design to production of at least one project.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop lighting systems and optical surfaces in CAD.
• Run optical simulations (ray tracing) to optimize distribution, efficiency.
• Assess photometric performance and light appearance for compliance.
• Own optical concept robustness across development stages.

Skills

CATIA

LightTools

Rendering software

GOM Inspect

MS Office

Project experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master in engineering/ optics

Tools

CATIA

LightTools

GOM Inspect

MS Office

Job description

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

Activities

1. 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. 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. 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. 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.