Optical Engineer - Automotive Exterior Lighting

E-Solutions; Guanajuato; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Solutions is seeking an Optical Engineer specialized in automotive lighting to join our team in Guanajuato. You will work on optical design, simulation, testing, and product development for advanced exterior lighting systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in automotive lighting optics, hands-on simulation with industry tools, and a strong ability to interpret results and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.
• 3+ years in automotive lighting optical design, simulation, or testing.
• Experience supporting optical products through concept to industrialization is preferred.

Skills

Geometric optics

Photometry

Automotive lighting design

Optical simulation tools

LucidShape

Ansys Speos

CAD tools

Injection optics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Scripting basics

Education

Optical Eng degree

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Job description

Job Description:

Experience: 3+ Years

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of geometric optics, photometry, illumination principles, and automotive lighting systems.
• Experience in designing reflectors, lenses, light guides, thick-wall optics, or related optical systems.
• Hands-on experience with optical simulation software such as LucidShape, Ansys Speos, or equivalent tools.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Solid Edge.
• Understanding of injection-moulded optical components, optical materials, surface textures, tolerances, and manufacturing limitations.
• Knowledge of automotive exterior lighting regulations, photometric requirements, and homologation processes.
• Ability to interpret simulation results and correlate them with prototype or laboratory measurements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a time-sensitive automotive development environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing customer and program priorities.
• Good technical reporting, presentation, and customer communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of scripting or automation languages for engineering analysis is an advantage.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to customer or manufacturing locations when required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in automotive lighting optical design, simulation, testing, product development, or performance analysis.
• Practical experience supporting optical products through concept development, design release, prototyping, validation, tooling, and industrialization is preferred.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.