Exterior Lighting Optics Engineer (CAD & SPEOS)

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks an Optics Engineer to conduct optical feasibility studies from Pre-PS to Job-1. You will interface with Studio, Suppliers, D&R to deliver cost-effective lighting solutions.

Required: BS in Engineering and optics/CAE experience; proficiency with SPEOS, Lucidshape, and CAD awareness. The role is hybrid with on-site four+ days per week and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field required.
• Optics/CAE degree with automotive lighting exposure preferred.
• Internship or work experience in optics for automotive lighting.

Responsibilities

• Optical design and analysis for Exterior Lighting.
• Generate and execute technical solutions for Exterior Lighting components to support new vehicle programs.
• Manage and review system-level Optical tools such as Ansys SPEOS, Lucidshape, Luciddrive, LMK tools.
• Lead live digital design reviews and resolve optical issues and provide new direction.
• Position geometry and develop high-level preliminary optics proposals or study parts.
• Perform complex engineering evaluation analysis.
• Work cross-functionally to implement cost savings and product improvements.

Skills

Optics/CAE degree

Optics internship/experience

Automotive lighting experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Optics/CAE degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Ansys SPEOS

Lucidshape

Luciddrive

LMK

Goniometer

CAD software

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks an Optics Engineer to conduct optical feasibility studies from Pre-PS to Job-1. You will interface with Studio, Suppliers, D&R to deliver cost-effective lighting solutions.

Required: BS in Engineering and optics/CAE experience; proficiency with SPEOS, Lucidshape, and CAD awareness. The role is hybrid with on-site four+ days per week and international travel as needed.