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Lighting and Optics Job Role: Design and development of new automotive lighting and display prototypes for future products Design light source and projection systems involving a combination of LEDs, Lasers, electronics and software components to demonstrate new concepts and prototypes Perform CAD design and optical simulation using tools like SPEOS, ZEMAX, Lucidshape to verify the proposed concepts and work towards proof of concept demonstration Interact with the product team and tooling team to understand product requirements and manufacturing feasibility Perform photometric measurements, analyse the results and optimize prototype performance Develop and implement testing protocols to characterize optical component and system prototypes Benchmark and contribute for the development of company’s lighting product roadmap Keep abreast of domestic and international photometric legal requirements such as ECE, SAE Propose new ideas and concepts for realization of new products and generate IPs based on these new concepts Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of optical components Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical expertise in optical design reviews Stay abreast of the latest advancements in optical technology and incorporate innovative solutions into designs Work Experience: 5-10 years of work experience in optical design and simulations Experience with CAD tools such as ANSYS, CATIA, Solid works for layout of optics geometry Working experience in Optical simulation software such as ZEMAX, Lucidshape, Speos or similar Should have good experience in understanding of the Lighting system components such as Headlamp, Tail lamp, DRL, Front Fog lamp, Mood lighting etc. (All exterior & interior Lighting system). Knowledge about advanced automotive displays like Head-up displays would be an advantage Knowledge of LEDs, lasers and halogen bulbs as light sources and their integration into optical systems Projects experience in development of automotive lighting products with high beam, low beam, tails, stop backup, turn and fog functions with LED or reflector and bulb Programming capability in Python/MatLab/ LabView/ is desiarable Good understanding of photometric & radiometric quantities, formulae and conversions, Knowledge of optical equipment like Spectrometer, Luminance meter, Lux meter and etc. Knowledge of optical components like optical filters, reflectors, lens, diffusers etc. Fabrication experience using injection moulding would be an advantage Educational Qualification: Required: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering/Physics, Preferred: Master’s, or Ph.D. in Optics/Photonics, or a related field. Show more Show less
