Optical Stack Application Engineer
Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.
Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us .
Key Objectives of this Role:
1. The (display) optical stack consists of a cover lens (glass/plastic) including optical films/coatings and the optical integration of usually a touch sensor and a display;
2. As an Optical Stack engineer you will act as an expert for the display optical stack for the internal teams as well as towards the customer, leading technical discussions and supporting different departments (e.g. purchasing, quality);
3. Your main task will be the analysis of customer requirements, the design of an appropriate optical stack solution or discussing deviations with the customer, and the tracking of suppliers;
4. You will also support the core team in the development of new suppliers/technologies to advance the state of the art with regard to lens materials, treatments, etc.;
5. You will also be performing laboratory measurements pertaining to the optical stack (e.g. surface reflection, color measurements, free surface energy).
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
Mandatory:
6. Bachelor of Physics/Optics or equivalent, material science with optics background. Master’s preferred;
7. Preferably several years of experience in the optical application field (e.g. optical metrology);
8. Strong knowledge in optics required (linear geometric optics) and in Industrial production process for optical elements (lenses, films, PVD technologies, Printing technologies,..);
9. Design experience in one or more of the following areas: LC displays or OLEDs, touch sensors, technical glass for automotive, plastics materials for optical components;
10. Experience with optical functional films and coating materials (AR, AG, polarizer, retarder).
Preferred
11. Optical component design and/or production;
12. Thin film coatings design and their manufacturing process;
13. Experience in optical bonding technologies;
14. Experience in structural bonding;
15. High levels of initiative, independence, and resilience;
16. Good communication skills, oral, written, and presentation;
17. Fluent in German and English.
Key Behaviors:
18. Collaboration;
19. Evaluating problems;
20. Communicating information;
21. Competitive drive.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Associate Manager of the Optics team in Germany.
Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.