Senior Expert

**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.
- 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 and own the Lotus head-up display roadmap.
- Form strategic partnerships with key suppliers and/or partners to enable Lotus to bring new innovative solutions to market and be competitive.
- Complete Proof of Concept (PoC) activities, evaluate concepts and new technologies to drive the selection of the best technical solution and partners for Lotus.
- Define and drive head-up display specifications.
- Define measurement criteria and methods to assess head-up display performance and optical quality.
- Perform benchmark activities.
- Perform/oversee optical studies and investigations.
- Lead integration studies for head-up displays and support packaging activities with design, architecture, and vehicle program teams.
- Provide technical consultancy and support to ensure premium performance and quality for the development and delivery of Lotus head-up display solutions for series production.

**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, 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.
- Enthusiasm and passion: self-motivated, solution driven and customer focused.
- High level of engagement to solve issues and drive resolution even outside of own working field.
- Excellent communicator with an open and structured mindset.
- High integrity and trust in all activities and communication.
- Willingness to travel to visit suppliers/partners and other Lotus facilities globally.
- Fluent in English.
- Driving license