Optical Engineer – Lighting Products
Legrand NA • Chicago, IL • Posted June 05, 2026
About the Role
Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aOptical Engineer – Lighting Products to join the Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL. The Optical Engineer will design, develop, and optimize optical systems for advanced lighting products. The ideal candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and industrial design teams to create high-performance optical solutions that deliver superior illumination quality, efficiency, and visual comfort. This role requires strong expertise in optical design, simulation, prototyping, and validation of LED-based lighting systems. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Engineering.
What Will You Do?
+ Design and develop optical systems for LED lighting products, including lenses, reflectors, light guides, diffusers, and optical films.
+ Perform optical modeling and simulation to optimize light distribution, efficiency, and glare cont...
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aOptical Engineer – Lighting Products to join the Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL. The Optical Engineer will design, develop, and optimize optical systems for advanced lighting products. The ideal candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and industrial design teams to create high-performance optical solutions that deliver superior illumination quality, efficiency, and visual comfort. This role requires strong expertise in optical design, simulation, prototyping, and validation of LED-based lighting systems. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Engineering.
What Will You Do?
+ Design and develop optical systems for LED lighting products, including lenses, reflectors, light guides, diffusers, and optical films.
+ Perform optical modeling and simulation to optimize light distribution, efficiency, and glare cont...