Lighting Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

1d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level