OPTICS DESIGNER

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together.

YOUR TASKS

• Design optical systems with specified characteristics to maximize system performance within project parameters.
• Simulate and test optical designs, interpreting and analyzing results to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Define, develop, validate, and verify optical system requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, manufacturers, and technicians, to ensure optimal product development and design.
• Manage projects involving optical system design, including scheduling, budgeting, and interaction with team members and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to design teams in the areas of optical system design and optical analysis.
• Oversee design reviews and provide problem-solving support to ensure design solutions meet customer needs and requirements.
• Select and specify appropriate optical, illumination, and imaging components for system integration.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technological developments in optics and photonics and incorporate this knowledge into designs.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for design and development processes, including reports and proposals.
• Assist in patent applications and protection of intellectual property in the field of optical design.
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optics, Physics, or a related Engineering field. Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) is preferred.
• Proven experience in optics design, preferably within a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of optic principles and the ability to apply this knowledge in the design and development process.
• Proficiency in optical design software such as Zemax, Code V, or LightTools.
• Experience with optical component fabrication, assembly techniques, and process control methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical team members.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with industry's rules and regulations. Experience with ISO 10110 and/or MIL-PRF-13830B is a plus.
• Ability to create technical reports and documentation relating to system and component design.
• In-depth understanding of thermally induced optical aberrations, stray light, and their mitigation strategies.
  

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.