Shanghai, China Category Research & Development Posted Date 07/17/2026 Job Id 364788
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Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
Job Summary
Design and development of illumination optics systems. Collaborates with cross-functional teams i.e. thermal & mechanical, electronics, and product architects to ensure high-quality optical solutions.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Specialized in i.e. Illumination Optics. Translates product requirements in optical specifications, leads the selection of the optical architecture, design optimization and development of illumination optical systems to meet project specifications and offerings till release in the market.
- Responsible for the design, development, testing and documenting of a system, subsystem, or a component as part of an overall architecture. Ensure that engineering solutions are practical, efficient, and aligned with project goals and industry standards.
- Applies the latest technology and research findings/results into engineering designs solutions and design rules
- Works with an outside-in view in order to understand and fulfil customer and market requirements as well as competitive alternatives. Work closely with the global competence community and Research organization to stay updated with the latest insights in innovations and technical breakthroughs.
- Designs, realizes, tests (sub-) systems or components based on design requirements and produces specs for the product and propositions.
- Drives IP creation and protection (Patents, Trade secrets, Copyrights).
- Writes, updates and maintains development reports and project deliverables.
- Depending on grade, contributes to and drives technology road mapping.
- Depending on grade, provides coaching and mentoring within the team to support effective use of available knowledge and skills, both internally and externally.
Critical Experiences
- Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 3+ years Experience in optical design and testing, with a focus on integrating optical solutions into engineering projects.
- 3+ years experience in mechanical design
- Strong background in optical engineering preferred.
- Optical design software experience like Lighttools, Tracepro, SPEOS, Zemax, CodeV, etc. Optical freeform design. 3D model building to work with mechanical, independent mechanical design capability is a big plus.
- Knowledge optical material and process . And certification/knowledge of measurement equipment like Goniometer, Integrated sphere, etc.
- Willing to take challenge in new concept exploration and new idea landing, be target driven, eager to win.
- Able to be a proficient problem solver to identify the root cause of issue and find solution.
- Good interpersonal skills: active, open, motivational style, skilled in both English and Chinese.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
