Optical Engineer

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Job Title: Optical Engineer
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Type of Contract: Full-time, permanent

Activities:1. Optical Design and Development of Lighting Systems
Design and optimization of optical surfaces (lenses, reflectors, light guides) in CAD to achieve required photometric performance, homogeneity, efficiency, and styling targets.

2. Optical Simulations and Performance Optimization,Execution of optical simulations (ray tracing) to validate light distribution, intensity, efficiency, and uniformity.
Analysis, interpretation, and continuous optimization of optical performance based on simulation results. 

3. Photometric Performance and Light Appearance Assessment,Evaluation of beam patterns, luminance distribution, hotspot control, gradients, and overall light appearance to ensure compliance with functional, aesthetic, and customer requirements.

4. Technical Ownership of Optical Concept
Responsibility for optical concept robustness throughout the development process, ensuring alignment between simulation, design intent, and final product performance. 

Desired Profile
Bachelor with experience or Master degree in engineering/optics
 English speaking requiredUp to 3 years of experience CATIA, Light Tools, rendering software, GOM Inspect, MS Office, Complete realization of at least 1  project (from design phase to serial production) 

Innovative thinking

Clear and open communication

Ability to make decisions

Willingness to learn 

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.