Senior Display Hardware Engineer, Optics

General Motors

. Lead development and maturation of next-generation optical film and light management technologies for automotive LCD and OLED displays .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWarren • California • United StatesSenior💰 $125,200 - $192,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optical film and light management technologies for automotive displays, with a strong focus on optical simulations, measurements, and performance analysis. Proficient in collaborating with suppliers and engineers to ensure the reliability and manufacturability of optical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Film Stack DesignOptical Simulation and ModelingBrightness Enhancement FilmsOptical Measurement EquipmentAutomotive Display Performance

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Hard Skills

Optical Characterization MethodologiesOptical Performance Data AnalysisLight Management TechnologiesOptical Compensation FilmsDisplay Optical Performance Metrics

Tools & Technologies

Imaging ColorimetersSpectroradiometers

Industry Keywords

LCDOLEDAutomotive DisplaysOptical FilmsMaterial Selection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and maturation of next-generation optical film and light management technologies for automotive LCD and OLED displays
Evaluate and optimize optical stacks, including brightness enhancement, diffuser, prism, polarizer, circular polarizer, and other advanced optical films
Establish optical characterization methodologies and validation processes
Benchmark emerging technologies and assess readiness for automotive applications
Perform optical simulations and modeling for brightness, contrast, viewing angle, color shift, reflectivity, and power efficiency
Execute optical measurements to characterize and validate new technologies
Partner with display panel suppliers under automotive environmental conditions
Analyze optical performance data and correlate results with film stack design and material selection
Investigate and resolve non-uniformity, Mura, glare, reflections, and halo artifacts
Collaborate with material suppliers on optical films, coatings, and lamination technologies
Support technology maturation, risk reduction, and transition of validated solutions into production programs
Collaborate with Display Panel Engineers and Materials Engineers on performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Display Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in display optics, optical film stack design, or light management systems
Strong understanding of LCD and OLED optical architectures and light management technologies
Experience with brightness enhancement films, polarizers, optical compensation films, and display optical performance metrics
Proficiency with optical simulation, analysis, and characterization tools
Experience using optical measurement equipment such as imaging colorimeters and spectroradiometers
Understanding of automotive display performance and reliability requirements
Up to 25% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company, job-level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Relocation benefits may be available