Exterior Lighting Optics Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Optics Engineer to perform feasibility studies for Exterior Lighting across programs from Pre-PS to Job-1. The role interfaces with Studio, Suppliers, D&R and core engineers to deliver cost-effective lighting solutions using tools like SPEOS and Lucidshape.

You will design lens geometry, optimize supplier designs for cost and appearance, and lead design reviews. Responsibilities include managing optical tools, validating designs, supporting prototype and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline.
• Enrolled/completed Optics/CAE degree.
• Optics/internship: related automotive and/or lighting applications experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical design and analysis for Exterior Lighting components.
• Generate and execute technical optical solutions for new vehicle programs.
• Manage system-level optical tools (Ansys SPEOS, Lucidshape, Luciddrive, LMK).
• Lead live digital design reviews and resolve optical issues.
• Position geometry and develop high-level preliminary optics proposals or study parts.
• Perform complex engineering evaluation analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement cost savings and product improvements.
• Support prototype and production build activities.
• Balance cost, weight, complexity and timing in designs.
• Oversee production release verification and signoff of exterior lighting systems.

Skills

Optics software

SPEOS

Lucidshape

Goniometer

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Optics/CAE degree

Tools

Ansys SPEOS

Lucidshape

Luciddrive

LMK

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Optics Engineer to perform feasibility studies for Exterior Lighting across programs from Pre-PS to Job-1. The role interfaces with Studio, Suppliers, D&R and core engineers to deliver cost-effective lighting solutions using tools like SPEOS and Lucidshape.

You will design lens geometry, optimize supplier designs for cost and appearance, and lead design reviews. Responsibilities include managing optical tools, validating designs, supporting prototype and