Senior Illumination Optics Engineer – Advanced Lighting

Garmin Ltd.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Sr Mechanical Engineer - Illumination Optics to join our Explorations Team in Cary, NC. This role involves designing custom optical systems for consumer electronics, conducting optical simulations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and be proficient in CAD software like Solidworks. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering or optics.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead project components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom non-imaging optical systems.
• Conduct optical simulations and analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in product development.
• Negotiate design feasibility with vendors.

Skills

Optical design

Mechanical design

Solidworks

GDT and tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LucidShape

LightTools

Zemax

Speos

Job description

Garmin Ltd. is seeking a full-time Sr Mechanical Engineer - Illumination Optics to join our Explorations Team in Cary, NC. This role involves designing custom optical systems for consumer electronics, conducting optical simulations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and be proficient in CAD software like Solidworks. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.