Sr. Optics Engineer - Lighting 4W

JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR OPTICAL DESIGN ENGINEER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for design and development of optical designs which fulfill all customer and legal requirements Co-ordinate lab and road studies for optical models, prototype and production parts Evaluate and submit required optical performance optimizations Direct program managers and tooling engineers regarding optical design requirements Work with mechanical design through release to address mechanical issues that may impact integrity of optical prescription Work with business development group to provide timely and accurate feasibility studies Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Program Managers, Project Managers and Tooling Engineering Create and evaluate supportive technical documentation for Program Managers to present to the customer Co-ordinate and participate in local and customer night drives Provide technical resource to VA/VE initiatives Keep abreast of domestic and international photometric legal requirements Flexible working hours are required and the ability to travel to customer sites for technical reviews and night drive evaluations Laboratory development: physical measurements of lamps and analysis of photometric attributes Assist in the development and implementation of operating procedures and guidelines for photometric equipment and photo lab personnel Understand computer simulation theory and associated limitations and assumptions Face to face/written interaction with customers/senior management Work directly with approval authorities to obtain formal certification of products Sketches concept ideas in order to facilitate and direct designers and support engineers on new product developments. Proficient in ASAP, Lucidshape, LightTools, Speos-Optis or other Lighting Optical development software Leads and Mentors Junior Advanced Optical Engineers Perform other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS: 2 - 4 years post-secondary school (University or Community college) Optical Engineering / Physics degree or equivalent automotive lighting optical design experience Familiarity with light manufacturing processes Hands on mechanical capability Advanced computer experience including Catia, LucidShape, ASAP, and MS Office. Advanced mathematics Minimum of 4 years directly applicable experience in optical design, product design, testing, and analysis, supervisory experience a plus. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Keen ability to solve problems and facilitate solutions in a time dependent automotive environment Strong oral communication skills are required as the optical prescription impacts all facets of the business Capable of initiating and following tasks through to completion Strong computer skills with the ability to handle complex computer aided engineering tasks Ability to write programs using a scripting language Excellent communication and presentation skills required to meet the challenges of direct customer interaction in technical reviews and product performance evaluations Ability to multitask effectively, shift priorities and directions due to customer driven requirements Ability to mentor and teach other team members in their associated skills SPECIAL SKILLS: Understands and applies principles of visible light reflection and refraction to create optical models. Creates and define robust computer aided design files and computer aided engineering files for the purpose of creating and evaluating complex optical systems. Can operate the Gonio-photometer as an engineering tool to verify and evaluate physical optical systems. Uses the output from said device to effect changes/ improvements to the optical system under consideration. Understanding of internal data acquisition system - Trans4M, QSI, Pro8.