Optical Engineer (Allen Park or Grand Rapids)

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.


Summary
Flex-N-Gate is looking for an experienced Optics Engineer to join our Advanced Product Development team in Grand Rapids, MI (Allen Park location is possible with once-a-week travel to GR).
The Optical Engineer will be instrumental in developing new concepts for achieving customer objectives through the development phase. The candidate will join our Advanced Development

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical


Job Duties

◦ Design and develop optical systems to be used for forward and signal lighting.
◦ Understand the optical requirements from a diverse customer base.
◦ Understand the legal requirements for both North American (NA) and European (EU) customers that define the angle and distribution of light on the road, understand the customer expectations that are above and beyond the legal requirements.
◦ Understand the development of Low Beam (LB) and High Beam (HB) and additionally design headlamps that meet adaptive dynamic beam (ADB) requirements for NA and EU.
◦ Furthermore, understand the performance of LB and HB for Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Consumer Report (CR) scores.
◦ Work with staff in CAD, Electronics, Mechanical Assemblies, Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Prototyping.

Requirements

◦ Minimum 5 years in headlamp development
◦ Minimum 5 years in signal lighting development
◦ Minimum of BS in Optics, Physics, Electronics or related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
◦ Proficient in the use of CAD software like Catia
◦ Proficient in the use of Optical Software like LucidShape, Zemax, CodeV
◦ Working with light measuring devices like Goniometer, spectral radiometer, sensors, etc.
◦ Willingness to grow in knowledge and applications
◦ Prefer an individual who has worked in a production plant setup
◦ Basic understanding of tooling parameters, injection molding, manufacturing and assembly
◦ Ability to identify industry trends, and develop technologies to address those trends.
◦ Ability to interface with the customer and have patience with the changes being pursued
◦ Communication within and outside the core team
◦ Presentation skills along with reporting results in a timely and comprehensive manner


• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.