Lighting Engineer

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

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position, Optics engineer to carry out optical feasibility studies for ongoing programs from Pre-PS to Job-1. Interface with Studio, Suppliers, D&R and other core engineers to deliver cost‑effective solutions. Must be able to work with optical team and be reasonably comfortable with Optical tools such as SPEOS & Lucidshape tools. CAD awareness is a must and be able to design lens, geometry and understand how to optimize supplier designs for cost and appearance.

• 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, product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities
• Balance attributes such as cost, weight, complexity, and timing
• Production release verification and signoff of Exterior Lighting systems, subsystems, components, and features
• Core requirement and technology development
• Communicate information to and from internal and external organizations
• Lead team meetings (suppliers, designers, engineers, manufacturing, supplier quality, etc.)
• Travel as required (including international)

Required Skills

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

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Software Engineering
• Master’s Degree or Enrolled in other Advanced Degree
• Familiarity with the engineering design of exterior lighting components
• Proficiency with Optics software/tools (Ansys SPEOS, Lucidshape, Luciddrive, LMK, Goniometer) to lead digital design reviews, perform optics studies, position geometry, and develop high‑level preliminary Optical proposals
• Familiarity with Design For Six Sigma process
• Knowledge of plastic materials, plastic injection molding, optics, basic electrical/electronic circuitry, software, lamp manufacturing processes, tooling, fixture design and product validation
• Knowledge of global lighting regulations

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 through salary grade 8. Salaries can range from $65,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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