CareerPlan

Senior Display Technology Engineer, Optics & Cover Glass

Warren, Michigan, United States of AmericaFull-time$125k–$193k2026-09-14 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Evaluate, develop, and mature emerging optical and cover glass technologies for next-generation automotive displays, including films, coatings, and bonding solutions.

Role type

Senior IC display technology engineer (optics & materials)

Builds

Optical films, coatings, bonded display stacks, and cover glass solutions for instrument clusters, center displays, and infotainment systems.

Domain

Automotive hardware / Optical engineering / Materials science

Required skills

Optical film and cover glass evaluation, optical characterization and benchmarking, optical simulation and data analysis, coating technology assessment (AR/AG/AF), root-cause analysis of optical artifacts, supplier technology validation, automotive environmental reliability testing, technology readiness level (TRL) assessment, optical bonding processes (OCA/OCR), LCD/OLED optical architecture knowledge.

Preferred skills

Mini-LED display architecture knowledge, advanced glass manufacturing methods, thermal/UV/mechanical durability qualification, display stack integration experience.

Technologies

Optical simulation tools, optical characterization equipment, OCA/OCR bonding materials, LCD/OLED display stacks, Mini-LED systems.

Responsibilities

Scout and evaluate emerging optical film, cover glass, coating, and bonding technologies; Define technical requirements and feasibility criteria for display optics; Lead proof-of-concept evaluations with suppliers; Develop optical measurement methodologies; Conduct optical simulations and data analysis; Evaluate AR, AG, and AF coating technologies; Analyze optical characterization data to inform design decisions; Drive root-cause analysis of optical issues; Collaborate with suppliers to validate technologies under automotive conditions; Build technology maturation packages for production transfer.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC