YOUR MISSION:
Optical engineering lead role in concept, design, development, modification, and evaluation of Panasonic head up display platforms, applying global strategies to accommodate North American market and other opportunities. Responsible for light source/illumination optics design, optical layout of freeform and non-freeform design, imaging design with reflective, refractive, diffractive and holographic optical elements, definition of optical materials and coatings, modeling of solar load, stray light, and controlling image distortion, quality and size in optical systems.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Collaborates with systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering to achieve required technical feasibility of designs.
Interfaces with Panasonic design teams locally and globally to ensure robust product designs.
Uses computer assisted engineering/design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
Conducts simulation and testing to ensure the integrity of the designs at multiple stages in the development cycle.
Participates in development of design process procedures. Supports DV, PV, production development and launch of opto-mechanical systems and components.
Identification and interaction with external suppliers for prototype optical components. Determine optical component requirements and availability appropriate to product phase.
Develops optical coating specifications where required.
Supports development testing & evaluations, establishment and follow-up of DVP & R etc.
Performs standard product engineering tasks such as functional analysis, DFMEA, and other quality systems in regards to optics.
May employ quality improvements and supplier relations approach utilizing customer required formats such as Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Production Quality Process (APQP) techniques.
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MUST-HAVES:
Four-year College Degree in at least one STEM major (Science; Technology; Engineering; Math), specifically in Optical Engineering discipline including some coursework in optical design, ray-tracing analysis, tolerancing (mechanical/thermal), stray-light analysis and a minimum of Eight (8) years opto-mechanical design experience in electrical and/or optical products; or Fifteen (15) years opto-mechanical design experience in electrical and/or optical products.
Expertise in Zemax optical design software, including macro-writing, sensitivity analysis and tolerancing and MATLAB interfacing
Experience in illumination and imaging with reflective, refractive, diffractive and holographic optical elements
Experience with light source design (LED, OLED, laser, etc.) including light evaluation tools (Optis or equivalent
Experience with picture generation units (TFT LCD, DLP), polarizers, IR/UV cut filters, etc
Experience interfacing with optical component vendors, material selection and design for manufacturing for optical elements (resins, design for molding
Knowledge of basic Product Tooling & Manufacturing processes & lead times of the optical components
Active working knowledge of available optical coatings
Experience in precision setup of optical components
Familiarity with basic measurement devices to measure and characterize optical designs and resultant images
Experience with Simulation tools (Icepack, Light Tools, Ansys, etc) preferred.
Experience with CATIA CAD systems in an automotive tier one or automotive OEM preferred
Experience with CODE V, OPTIS software beneficial
Experience with OEM requirements for automotive camera or head up display including optical, thermal, environmental preferred
BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU:
Great Medical/Dental Benefits
Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
Annual Bonus Program
Educational Assistance
Relaxed Dress Code
PASATalks Speaker Summits
Leadership & Mentorship Programs
High5 Reward Recognition Program
Onsite Happy Hours
And many more benefits & perks found within the 'Our Culture' section...
WHO WE ARE:
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential... For full info follow application link.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.
