Ajithlal S
Optical Engineer
Pune
Summary
Results focused optical engineer with 10.5 years of experience in optics design, testing and validation. Possesses strong knowledge in automotive lighting regulations, norms, and manufacturing processes, including ECE, SAE, CCC & AIS Standards. Proficient in using lighting simulation software such as Lucid Shape, Speos, Helios, ASAP, etc. Passionate about industry and keen to learn about latest developments. Collaborated with multicultural multinational team members with onsite and offshore experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
AGM-Optics
NEOLITE ZKW LIGHTING PVT LTD
Pune
09.2024 - Current
- Leads a team of optical engineers, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to enhance their skills and productivity.
- Maintenance and updating skill matrix of team members.
- Creation of repositories, Design Guidelines and lessons learned etc.
- Coordinates and executes optical design tasks for various global locations and projects.
- Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams including electronics, mechanical design, CFD simulation, and sales to ensure seamless project execution and prepare techno-commercial proposals.
- Implements and maintains repositories for engineering activities, augmenting data management and organization.
- Guides the selection of LEDs to meet light technical requirements, releasing light source card, ensuring refined product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Provides technical sign-off for Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Expertly navigates complex customer requirements through direct OEM communication, skillfully negotiating expectations and providing optimal, technically feasible solutions.
DEPUTY MANAGER - OPTICAL ENGINEERING
MARELLI (INDIA) PVT LTD
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Co-ordination and execution of Rendering activities.
- Leading optical design tasks for various global locations.
MANAGER - OPTICAL ENGINEERING
BLUEBINARIES ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Chennai
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead a team of 5 optical engineers to design and develop Main beam functions and modular solutions.
- Conceptualized, designed, and developed a bi-functional projector, culminating in a patent filing with the Indian Patent Office.
- Generated and executed VA-VE ideas for vehicle exterior and interior lighting applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prepare techno-commercial proposals, presales documents, and purchase requests, resulting in increased efficiency and effective communication.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored a high-performing team of optical engineers, resulting in increased team productivity and reduced turnover rate.
- Collaborated with exterior lighting suppliers on optical design, verification, and sign-off, ensuring milestone deliverables were completed on time and met quality standards.
- Implemented and maintained repositories for engineering activities, resulting in augmented data management and organization.
- Selection of LEDs to meet light technical requirements, ensuring refined product performance and customer satisfaction.
- Interacted with domains like electronics, mechanical design, and CFD simulation for the project execution, resulting in seamless collaboration across departments and successful project completion.
OPTICS DESIGN SPECIALIST
HELLA INDIA AUTOMOTIVE PVT LTD, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Chennai
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Designed and developed optics for signaling and main beam functions that met or exceeded customer specifications, resulting in successful launch of multiple products and positive customer feedback.
- Conducted photometric feasibility studies at pre-development and Request for Quotation (RFQ) stages, resulting in accurate predictions of product performance and refined cost efficiency.
- Proposed and implemented countermeasures to mitigate the impact of insolation of the sunlight on the headlamp aesthetic parts and optical elements, resulting in enhanced product durability and customer satisfaction. (Sunload/BGE Simulation)
- Led onsite engagements at international company branches, supporting critical project milestones and mentoring teams to enhance technical capability.
- Collaborated with OEMs like VW, Skoda, BYD, TATA, Renault, Mercedes Benz during predevelopment, concept phase and design phase, resulting in successful project completion and positive feedback from clients.
PROJECT ENGINEER TRAINEE (OPTICS)
VARROC LIGHTING SYSTEMS INDIA PVT LTD, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Responsible for design concept, system modeling, development and simulation of signaling and main beam functions.
- Carried out pre-development activities and RFQ simulations.
- Worked with OEMs like TATA, Toyota, PSA, Ford for design phase, pre-development phase, Simulation for O.K. to Tooling and RFQ of low beam, turn indicator, stop, tail and turn indicators.
Education
5-year integrated M.Sc. - Photonics
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Global MBA - undefined
IIM- UWA (University of Western Australia)
01.2026
Skills
CATIA V5
Lucid Shape
ANSYS SPEOS
Helios
SAP
ANSYS ZEMAX
MS Office
Siemens Teamcenter
CORE-COMPETENCIES
- Creation of an optical concept and related simulations
- Excellent communication and Leadership skill
- Proficient in CATIA V5, Lucid shape, ASAP, Speos
- Knowledge about ECE, SAE, CCC & AIS Standards
- Managerial skills
- Solid understanding about DFM and electronics
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Specification development, design, testing & analysis
- Catia Macro creation
- Optical characterization
Timeline
AGM-Optics
NEOLITE ZKW LIGHTING PVT LTD
09.2024 - Current
DEPUTY MANAGER - OPTICAL ENGINEERING
MARELLI (INDIA) PVT LTD
02.2024 - 08.2024
MANAGER - OPTICAL ENGINEERING
BLUEBINARIES ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
10.2021 - 01.2024
OPTICS DESIGN SPECIALIST
HELLA INDIA AUTOMOTIVE PVT LTD, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
03.2016 - 10.2021
PROJECT ENGINEER TRAINEE (OPTICS)
VARROC LIGHTING SYSTEMS INDIA PVT LTD, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
07.2015 - 03.2016
Global MBA - undefined
IIM- UWA (University of Western Australia)
5-year integrated M.Sc. - Photonics
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)