Optical Engineer

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Advanced Safety & User Experience segment in Troy, MI.

Job Summary:

An Optical Engineer will own the building and testing of camera systems for next generation active safety products.

Your Role:

• Develop of Next Generation Active Safety Vision Components and Products
• Design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optics, photonics, LED and laser technologies
• Specify and source lens, imagers, lens holders and other optical components
• Evaluate vision system performance including but not limited to lens stackup, lens thermal design, lens performance parameters and lens holder performance, camera signal-to-noise (S/N), fixed focus lens design, illumination optical design for collimation optics and/or LED or laser source
• Review customer specifications and document requirements and develop component specifications based on requirements
• Support product design reviews
• Support hardware prototype builds
• Support at product tests and prepare a performance report or analysis suitable for internal and customer review
• Continuous development of professional qualifications
• Taking care of confidential information and company's property
• On-time execution of assigned tasks

Your Background:

• Masters Degree in Physics or Optics
• Lab equipment experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes function generators and multimeters
• Design of optical components and/or systems
• Ability to work with a global program team
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Minimum or 3 - 5 years' experience, 2 year's experience with a Master's or Ph.D.
• Willingness to travel
• Team oriented

Additional Background Preferences:

• Familiarity with radiometers, imaging photometry and lens testing equipment and optical design experience with ray trace analysis software (e.g. Zemax, CodeV, LightTools, etc.) and experience transitioning designs to production is highly desired
• Familiarity with image quality metrics including Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), glare, distortion and other camera performance measures is required

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv's success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you'll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don't just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what's possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. We are one of the largest vehicle technology suppliers and our customers include the 25 largest automotive original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in the world. We operate 127 major manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers utilizing a regional service model that enables us to efficiently and effectively serve our global customers from best cost countries. We have a presence in 46 countries and have approximately 18,900 scientists, engineers and technicians focused on developing market relevant product solutions for our customers.

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