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Methode Electronics Inc Optical Engineer 2 in Southfield, Michigan
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking an Optical Engineer 2 to assist with strategic growth initiatives and the establishment of optical engineering within Methode.
is a leading global developer of User-Interfaces, LED Lighting, Sensors, and Chassis and Powertrain signal/power distribution solutions. Our team of knowledgeable sales, design engineers, and operations personnel across the globe offer expert advice and develop innovative and highly integrated solutions tailored to address our customers' challenges and meet your objectives.
Responsibilities:
Create innovative exterior and interior lighting systems for Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, Recreational Vehicles, and Light Rail using incandescent, HID, and LED light sources
Develop concepts that can be tooled, manufactured while meeting legal and customer requirements within defined tolerances
Perform feasibility, and benchmark studies to support quotes, and future marketing
Analyze off-tool parts, perform root cause analysis, and assist in certification of lamps
Interface pro-actively with Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Tooling Engineers, and customers to develop optical concepts
Review legal market requirements for vehicle lighting to meet industry standards
Assist in design of manufacturing tools, fixtures and processes required to build and service the optical sub-systems
Evaluate parts, optical testing related equipment and vendors related to optical development of lamps
Review components that interact with the optical subsystems of company products
Optimize designs to improve beam characteristics and overall optical efficiency
Evaluate and characterize secondary optical solutions and customer lighting fixtures using optical instrumentation such as a goniometer, spectrometer, and illuminance meters
Generate clear and detailed documentation for optical designs and test results
Work with Manufacturing to diagnose concerns with the company's products
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Applied Physics
3+ years Illumination Optical Design (non-imaging) experience; LED experience highly preferred
Must have LucidShape or similar optical design software experience
CATIA V5, or other 3D CAD experience
Experience with test equipment like Goniometer and integrating sphere
Basic programming experience a plus
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Microsoft Office proficient
Team player
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a start-up environment
Balanced judgment to operate within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process