What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer - Optical Performance & Validation position at OPmobility?
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- Job Title : Principal Engineer – Optical Performance & Validation
- Type of contract : Long-term At-will
- Expected Hiring Date : June 2026
- Scope : regional
Responsibilities :
- Drive technical acceptance and adoption of OPmobility lighting technologies by OEMs in North America.
- Serve as the global technical authority for optical performance and validation of exterior lighting systems.
- Enable the successful validation of advanced and complex optical systems, including ADB.
- Define, standardize, and deploy global optical validation methods, tools, and best practices.
- Support regional teams in resolving complex optical issues and accelerating root-cause analysis.
Ideal Candidate Profile :
- Master’s degree in engineering, Optics, or Physics or 10 years of working experience in Automotive exterior lighting with focus on main functions.
- At least 5 years of automotive optical development with track record of deliveries of optical designs
- Development and validation of ADB and complex optical systems.
- Optical benchmarking and performance evaluation.
- Definition and execution of optical test methodologies.
- Use of optical testing equipment (e.g. goniometers, flux spheres, luminance cameras).
- Deep knowledge of exterior lighting regulations and standards (ECE, SAE, IIHS).
- Evaluation of optical metrics such as homogeneity, visibility, performance, and compliance.
- Strong customer and results orientation
- Ability to lead through influence and technical authority.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, and planning skills.
- Clear, structured, and persuasive communication.
- Collaborative mindset across global, multicultural teams.
- High level of curiosity, learning agility, and innovation mindset.
- Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 20–25% of time).
At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.
Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.
Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.
With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.