Job Description

Tasks

• Responsible for the illumination functions in the automotive HMI products (instrument clusters, displas, control panels, etc.) throughout the product life cycle i.e. conception until manufacturing. Illumination functions include backlight units for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and light guides.
• Selects and defines LED's according to customers' requirements, target costs with consideration of supplier sourcing.
• Analyses light paths in illumination functions. Performs light and appearance simulations and analysis and provide optimizations to achieve desired luminance, homogeneity & chromaticity. Tools used are SPEOS, CATIA and Creo.
• Performs analysis of optical measurement results and identify corrective actions to meet both external and internal requirements (e.g. manufacturing yield).
• Supports in definition of test procedure for in-production measurement and balancing process.
• Creates of required work products / deliverables including documents and reports.
• Collaborates with R&D teams in planning of tasks and deliverables.
• Follows both project implementation rules and the quality management rules in realization of the project.
• Develops of new solutions and/or technologies in the Continental roadmap. Actively involved in scouting and development of new technologies or innovation in preparation for future applications

Qualifications

• Degree in science or engineering with working experience in lighting / illumination system and simulation.
• Preferred: Experienced in using SPEOS, CATIA and Creo.
• Knowledgeable in color science, photometric and colorimetric metrology, LCD technologies and optical active surfaces.
• Proven in being meticulous and detailed in technical reporting.
• Proven in task planning, prioritization and escalation when necessary.
• Proven in collaboration in technical environment.
• Highly values trust, integrity, passion to win, freedom to act and for one another.
• Willing to travel overseas for work.

About us
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of EUR37.7 billion and currently employs around 233,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The Vehicle Networking and Information business area, with its vision of "Always On," sees the vehicle of the future as a partner that supports its passengers with intelligent and secure solutions - seamlessly networked, user-friendly, convenient and smart. The business area develops and integrates components and end-to-end systems for connected mobility - architecture, hardware, software and services. With solutions for networking, human-machine interaction, user experience, high-performance computing, digital services and system integration for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and fleets, Vehicle Networking and Information ensures stable and safe connectivity and smooth information flows for connected mobility.
Keyfacts
Job-ID
234648BR
Function
Engineering
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Continentals Spezialisten aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen treiben den Trend des Automatisierten Fahrens mit aller Innovationskraft voran.
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