Optical Engineer

Intellectt Inc; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 600 000 - 800 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Intellectt Inc seeks an experienced Optical Engineer to join the automotive exterior lighting team in Guanajuato, Mexico. The role focuses on designing, simulating, and optimizing lighting components for headlamps using industry tools.

The candidate will collaborate with mechanical, tooling, and quality teams, perform lamp measurements, validate optical performance, and translate customer requirements into robust specifications.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in automotive exterior lighting optical design, simulation, or validation.
• Hands-on experience with optical design tools (LucidShape/Ansys Speos/ZEMAX).

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop optical components for automotive exterior lighting including reflectors, lenses, light guides, and thick-wall optics.
• Perform optical simulations, evaluate light distribution, and optimize designs to meet photometric 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.

Conhecimentos

Optical design

Optical simulation

Photometry

Light distribution

3D CAD

Communication

Documentation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Ferramentas

LucidShape

Ansys Speos

ZEMAX

CATIA

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hello, I hope you're doing well.

This is Mahaboob from Intellectt Inc. I'm reaching out regarding a Optical Engineer Automotive Exterior Lighting contract opportunity in Puerto Interior, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Job Title: Optical Engineer Automotive Exterior Lighting Location: Puerto Interior, Guanajuato, Mexico Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time Experience: 3-5+Years Duration: 12+ Months

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 5 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.