Senior Expert - Head-Up Displays (HUD)(m/f/d)

Date: 23-Jan-2023

Location:

RAUNHEIM, HE

Responsibilities

Build and lead Lotus’ Centre Of Competence for Head-Up Displays (HUD) with focus on advanced development activities and innovative/non-conventional technologies.
Form strategic partnerships with key suppliers and/or partners to enable Lotus to bring new innovative solutions to market and be competitive.
Execute and complete Proof of Concept (PoC) activities, evaluate concepts and new technologies to drive the selection of the best technical solutions and partners for Lotus.
Closely monitor the head-up display market to identify new technologies, developments, and trends.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners along the complete head-up display supply chain.
Define the Lotus head-up display technology roadmap.
Lead integration studies for head-up displays and support packaging activities with design, architecture, and vehicle program teams.
Work closely with other stakeholders (e.g. windscreen) to ensure a premium execution and excellent optical performance.
Perform/oversee optical studies and investigations.
Define measurement criteria and methods to assess head-up display performance and optical quality.
Establish test and measurement facility for the optical evaluation of head-up display concepts.
Define and drive head-up display specifications.

Requirements

Degree in optics, photonics, optical engineering, nanotechnology, physics, mechanical engineering or a related course of studies.
Min. 5 years of working experience in the development of head-up display solutions, preferably at an automotive OEM or Tier 1.
Experienced working with and managing external supplier(s)/partners.
Expertise within one or multiple of the following areas: HUD system design, PGUs, optical design, optical simulation, holographic HUD technologies/holography, waveguide technologies, HUD windscreen integration & requirements, HUD optical measurements and test methods, optical metrology, nano materials, mechanical design
Experience in vehicle integration of head-up displays, ideally with a basic level of CAD skills (e.g. CATIA).
Previous exposure to optical design and integration analysis (using Zemax) is considered beneficial
Having completed at least one complete development lifecycle from concept to series production.
High integrity and trust in all activities and communication.
Enthusiasm and passion: self-motivated, solution driven and customer focused.
Pro-active and self-organised.
Excellent communicator with an open and structured mindset.
Willingness to travel occasionally to visit suppliers/partners and other Lotus facilities globally.
Fluent in English.
Driving license

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