Senior Display Technology Engineer, Optics & Cover Glass

General Motors

. Scout and evaluate emerging optical film, cover glass, coating, and optical bonding technologies for future automotive 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 engineering with a focus on display optics, optical films, and coatings, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technology maturation and production readiness.

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Optical EngineeringDisplay OpticsOptical CharacterizationOptical Simulation ToolsAutomotive Display Performance

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Hard Skills

Optical FilmsCoatingsOptical Bonding TechnologiesLCD and OLED Optical ArchitecturesOptical Measurement MethodologiesData AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisOptical Bonding MaterialsMini-LED Display ArchitecturesTechnology Validation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Optical Characterization EquipmentOptical Simulation Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive DisplaysOptical BondingDisplay HardwareCover Glass TechnologiesAdvanced Glass Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scout and evaluate emerging optical film, cover glass, coating, and optical bonding technologies for future automotive displays
Define technical requirements, performance metrics, and feasibility criteria for next-generation display optics and cover lens solutions
Lead proof-of-concept evaluations and technology demonstrations with suppliers
Develop optical measurement methodologies and benchmarking processes to assess technology readiness
Conduct optical simulations and data analysis to evaluate brightness, contrast, reflectivity, viewing angle, color performance, and efficiency
Evaluate AR, AG, and AF coating technologies to improve display readability, durability, and user experience
Analyze optical characterization data and correlate results to material, process, and system-level design decisions
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of reflections, glare, Mura, halo artifacts, Newton Rings, and coating non-uniformity
Collaborate with suppliers to validate technologies under automotive environmental and reliability conditions
Build technology maturation packages and support technology transfer into future sourcing and production programs
Collaborate across hardware, software, systems, controls, and integration engineering teams
Help develop production-ready display hardware for instrument clusters, center displays, and passenger infotainment systems

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 films, cover glass, coatings, or optical bonding technologies
Strong understanding of LCD and OLED optical architectures and light-management technologies
Experience with optical films, polarizers, coatings, and bonded display stack solutions
Familiarity with luminance, contrast, haze, reflectivity, color shift, and viewing angle metrics
Experience with optical characterization equipment and optical simulation tools
Knowledge of optical bonding materials and processes (OCA/OCR)
Understanding of automotive display performance and reliability requirements
Master's degree in a related field preferred
Experience with display panel, optical film, glass, coating, or optical bonding suppliers preferred
Knowledge of cover glass technologies, strengthening processes, and advanced glass manufacturing methods preferred
Experience with optical bonding and display stack integration preferred
Familiarity with Mini-LED display architectures and associated optical systems preferred
Experience qualifying materials, coatings, and bonded display solutions for thermal, UV, mechanical, and environmental durability preferred
Demonstrated experience advancing technologies from concept through validation and production readiness preferred
Selected candidate must report to a specific location at least 3 times a week
Selected candidate will be required to travel less than 25%

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