Lighting Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position, you will act 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 lens, 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