Optical Design Engineer

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize optical designs for automotive front lighting systems, with a focus on projector modules.
• Ensure photometric performance and compliance with customer and legal requirements.
• Perform optical simulations, analyses, and validation activities.
• Support evaluation and continuous improvement of optical product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during product development.
• Provide technical support for customer discussions and project activities.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, optical calculations, and new product development.

Requirements:

• University degree in Optics, Physics, Optoelectronics, Photonics, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in optical design and development of automotive front lighting systems.
• Strong understanding of photometry, optical principles, and light propagation.
• Experience with optical simulation tools.
• Knowledge of automotive lighting regulations (ECE R149, FMVSS108).
• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, Creo, or Inventor is an advantage.
• Experience with projector modules is highly preferred.
• English language skills sufficient for working in an international environment.
• Driving licence B and willingness to travel occasionally. 

We offer: 

• Annual performance bonus
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to grow within a global automotive leader
• Cafeteria benefit program
• Contribution to pension and life insurance
• Transport allowance
• Subsidized meals in the company canteen
• Company events and team activities

Please note: This position follows a hybrid working model. During the first months in the role, regular onsite presence in Nový Jičín is expected to support onboarding and training. After this period, the position follows a hybrid model with 3 days onsite and up to 2 days remote per week.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.