Optical Design Engineer (m / f / d)

These challenges await you

Investigate Technical Solutions : Research and develop technical solutions for programs or products, particularly focusing on optical systems and simulations.

Develop Front-End Beam Steering Concept : Conceptualize and develop beam steering concepts for optical systems, conducting analytical investigations, optimization, and tolerance calculations using simulation tools like Zemax or FRED

Design Optical Components and Modules : Design optical components and modules based on project requirements and specifications.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with engineering teams, intellectual property (IP) team, production, quality assurance, and service departments to develop optimal solutions for lasers and optics.

Evaluate Requirement Specifications : Assess requirement specifications, ensuring they are feasible from an optical design perspective. Translate these specifications into functional requirements.

Establish Optical Unit Qualification Plan : Develop qualification plans and test procedures for optical units, ensuring they meet specified requirements.

Support Production Plant : Assist production plants by creating test benches, conducting root cause analysis, and finding solutions to problems that arise during production.

Participate in Prototype Development : Contribute to the development of prototypes and optical test benches for new products.

Create Technical Documentation : Prepare technical documentation and specification documents for product development, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

Communicate with International Customers : Engage in communication with international customers regarding technical aspects of products and projects.

You inspire us with that :

Masters degree in optical engineering, Electronics, Semi-Conductor engineering, Photonics, physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience, Ph.D. preferred

3+ years of experience designing optical systems (e.g., cameras, displays, depth sensors)

Experience with Industrial development processes desired

Working knowledge of lens manufacturing methods (e.g. cast molding, injection molding, free-form surface generation, diamond turning, coating process etc.) is desirable

Knowledge in laser and detector physics is recommended

Practical knowhow with Zemax, FRED, Matlab, Python, LightTools, LabView

Experience on Automotive process (ASPICE)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and Englisch, as well as solid teamwork skills

Why Valeo :

At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion.

Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).

Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.

Benefits . Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad,  free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.

Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.

Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.

The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

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