Avery Dennison's Reflective Solutions Division is seeking a creative, analytical Optical Engineer to join our R&D team in Niles, IL. This role will support the Senior Optical Engineer in developing and manufacturing retroreflective prismatic sheeting for the highway safety market. About Avery Dennison Reflective Solutions: Avery Dennison's Reflective Solutions Division develops and manufactures retroreflective prismatic sheeting for highway safety products such as highway sign sheeting and conspicuity tape. We have a Values based culture with a focus on team, safety, respect and caring for one another. Join our team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance safety on the road. Responsibilities include: * Optical modeling and design * Cube corner prism modeling * Design of new prismatic sheeting types * Selection and maintenance of commercial instrumentation for measurement of topography, retroreflectivity, and color * Development and maintenance of custom instrumentation (hardware and software) * Data analysis from modeling and measurement * Bachelor's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field * Master's or PhD preferred * 4+ years of optics experience in industry and/or academic research setting * Solid understanding of geometric optics, Fourier optics, and color theory * Math proficiency (3D geometry, vector analysis, calculus, Fourier analysis) * Technical programming skills, particularly in object-oriented programming (MATLAB preferred) * Experience with sequential and nonsequential ray tracing preferred * Experience with interferometry, photometry, colorimetry, microscopy, refractometry, and profilometry preferred * Experience with stage/goniometer control preferred * Data analysis skills using programming and spreadsheets (MATLAB and Excel preferred) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Reasonable Accommodations Notice If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.