Optical Stack Application Engineer

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Optical Stack Application Engineer, Karlsruhe

Client: Visteon Corporation

Location: Karlsruhe

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 16a7745dc75e

Job Views: 1

Posted: 09.05.2025

Expiry Date: 23.06.2025

Job Description

Optical Stack Application Engineer

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company specializing in digital cockpit and electrification products, leading the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, with 10,000 employees across 18 countries, we innovate at the intersection of automotive intelligence and Silicon Valley speed. Learn more about us.

Key Objectives

• Design and analyze the optical stack for displays, including cover lenses, optical films, coatings, and integration with touch sensors and displays.
• Act as an expert for the display optical stack, leading technical discussions internally and with customers, supporting procurement and quality departments.
• Analyze customer requirements, design solutions, discuss deviations, and track suppliers.
• Support the development of new suppliers and technologies to advance optical materials and treatments.
• Perform laboratory measurements related to optical performance, such as reflection, color, and surface energy.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Mandatory

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Material Science with an optics focus; Master's preferred.
• Several years of experience in optical applications or metrology.
• Strong knowledge of optics (linear geometric optics) and industrial production processes for optical components.
• Design experience in areas like LCDs, OLEDs, touch sensors, or automotive glass and plastics.
• Experience with optical films and coatings (AR, AG, polarizers, retarders).

Preferred

• Optical component design and manufacturing.
• Thin film coatings and manufacturing processes.
• Optical bonding technologies and structural bonding experience.
• High initiative, independence, resilience.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German.

Key Behaviors

• Problem evaluation
• Effective communication

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Associate Manager of the Optics team in Germany.

Visteon Culture

We value agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset. We foster high performance, innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning to stay ahead in the industry. At Visteon, you can be more.